scrim
Americannoun
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a cotton or linen fabric of open weave used for bunting, curtains, etc.
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Theater. a piece of such fabric used as a drop, border, or the like, for creating the illusion of a solid wall or backdrop under certain lighting conditions or creating a semitransparent curtain when lit from behind.
noun
Etymology
Origin of scrim
First recorded in 1785–95; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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When the scrim is illuminated, the golden notes appear to be suspended like stars in the sky.
From Los Angeles Times
Scene 2, a scrim projection informs us, takes place eight years later, moving us back into the time frame of the original libretto.
The latter song featured a big surprise: actor Dakota Johnson spoke from behind a scrim as the titular character and then appeared next to Allen when the song ended.
From Los Angeles Times
A scrim will cover the huge window itself so that no one outside can peer in to see who’s bidding.
His protection was a thin scrim of hotel security and rent-a-cops hired for crowd control.
From Los Angeles Times
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