noun
- plural of scrim: thin, loosely woven fabric used as a backing or reinforcement
- plural of scrim: translucent curtains or backdrops used in theater lighting
Usage: textiles
Usage: theater
Examples
- The upholsterer used scrims to reinforce the chair’s fabric.
- Cotton scrims are commonly used in bookbinding.
- The theater crew hung several scrims for the lighting effects.
- Scrims allow light to pass through while diffusing it.
- The designer chose fine scrims for the backdrop.
- These scrims will create the perfect atmospheric effect on stage.