Monday, October 1, 2012

Scrim -- Dad

scrim (skrm)
n.
1. A durable, loosely woven cotton or linen fabric used for curtains or upholstery lining or in industry.
2. A transparent fabric used as a drop in the theater to create special effects of lights or atmosphere.

[Origin unknown.]

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Dad needs scrim to lie on for his couch so that he doesn't make such a mess of it.

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