selvage
11selvage — n. [A.S. self; edge, its own proper edge] (ARTHROPODA: Crustacea) In Ostracoda, the principal ridge of the contact margin sealing the valves closed …
12selvage — noun a) The edge of a woven fabric, where the weft (side to side) threads run around the warp (top to bottom) threads, creating a finished edge. b) Any edge of fabric finished so as to prevent raveling …
13Selvage — Piece of woven edging used to finish a piece of cloth to prevent it unravelling. [< Du. selfegge = self edge] …
14selvage — Synonyms and related words: bank, beading, binding, board, border, bordering, bordure, brim, brink, brow, coast, edge, edging, featheredge, fimbria, fimbriation, flange, flounce, frame, frill, frilling, fringe, furbelow, galloon, hem, labellum,… …
15selvage — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. edge, skirting, border; see hem , rim …
16Selvage — The narrow edge of woven fabric that runs parallel to the wrap. It is made with stronger yarns in a tighter construction than the body of the fabric to prevent raveling …
17selvage — sel·vage || selvɪdÊ’ n. special edge on some fabrics that is woven tightly to prevent fraying …
18selvage — n.; (also selvedge) List, strip of cloth (forming an edge) …
19selvage — noun (C) the edge of a piece of cloth, made strong in such a way that the threads will not come out …
20selvage — sel·vage …