rickrack

rickrack
/rik"rak'/, n.
a narrow, zigzag braid or ribbon used as a trimming on clothing, linens, etc.
Also, ricrac.
[1880-85, Amer.; gradational redupl. of RACK1]

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  • rickrack — noun A zigzag trim sewn to clothes for decoration …   Wiktionary

  • rickrack — noun braided trimming in a zigzag pattern, used on clothes. Origin C19: of unknown origin …   English new terms dictionary

  • rickrack — rick·rack …   English syllables

  • rickrack — rick•rack or ricrac [[t]ˈrɪkˌræk[/t]] n. clo a narrow zigzag braid or ribbon used as a trim • Etymology: 1880–85, amer.; gradational redupl. of rack I …   From formal English to slang

  • rickrack — /ˈrɪkræk/ (say rikrak) noun a narrow zigzag braid used to trim clothing, etc. Also, ricrac. {dissimilated reduplication of rack1} …  

  • rickrack — var. of RICRAC …   Useful english dictionary

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