rickrack
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of rickrack
1880–85, gradational reduplication of rack 1
Example Sentences
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By using oversized rickrack, you can even create a charming scalloped edge.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 18, 2023
You can spot women walking around with bags of rickrack trim and feathers, which are eventually meant to be applied to a hat.
From Salon ● May 7, 2022
Sui outsized her trims in giant rickrack and jewel-toned ostrich feathers, all styled with the punky wigs adorned with little bows on top.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 12, 2019
Time and budgets ruled out making the costumes from scratch, so Siple shopped at vintage stores and then gave the garments exuberant makeovers, going heavy on the ruffles, rickrack and trim.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 8, 2016
When I wake, the rickrack of sky visible above the canopy has gone from cerulean to black.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
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