Meaning Of The Word Shirr

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What's The Definition Of Shirr?

shirr in American English
shirring
to make shirring in (cloth or a garment)
noun: a shirred arrangement, as of cloth
transitive verb: to draw up or gather (cloth or the like) on three or more parallel threads

shirr in British English
noun: a series of gathered rows decorating a dress, blouse, etc
verb: to gather (fabric) into two or more parallel rows to decorate a dress, blouse, etc, often using elastic thread

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