selvage
or sel·vedge
the edge of woven fabric finished so as to prevent raveling, often in a narrow tape effect, different from the body of the fabric.
any similar strip or part of surplus material, as at the side of wallpaper.
Also called margin. Philately. the surplus paper or margin around a sheet of stamps: The number of the plate block appears in the selvage.
a plate or surface through which a bolt of a lock passes.
Origin of selvage
1Other words from selvage
- selvaged, adjective
Words that may be confused with selvage
- salvage, selvage
Words Nearby selvage
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How to use selvage in a sentence
First, cut off the list along the selvage edges of the whole piece.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyCord—The general term is applied to any fabric in which the lines run in the same direction as the selvage.
Textiles and Clothing | Kate Heintz WatsonIf the hem is turned down once and cat stitched, it will resemble the selvage more than a twice turned hem.
Textiles and Clothing | Kate Heintz WatsonA screw D, binds the jaws together, and hinders the selvage from going inwards.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreWell-made lace has the meshes a little elongated in the direction of the selvage.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew Ure
British Dictionary definitions for selvage
selvedge
/ (ˈsɛlvɪdʒ) /
the finished nonfraying edge of a length of woven fabric
a similar strip of material allowed in fabricating a metal or plastic article, used esp for handling components during manufacture
Origin of selvage
1Derived forms of selvage
- selvaged, adjective
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