selvage
noun
sel·​vage
| \ ˈsel-vij
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variants:
or selvedge
Definition of selvage
1a
: the edge on either side of a woven or flat-knitted fabric so finished as to prevent raveling
specifically
: a narrow border often of different or heavier threads than the fabric and sometimes in a different weave
b
: an edge (as of fabric or paper) meant to be cut off and discarded
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Other Words from selvage
selvaged
or selvedged \ ˈsel-​vijd
\
adjective
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adjective
Examples of selvage in a Sentence
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And there is a coat of Prince of Wales check in which the skirt is covered in a swirly, ruffled embroidery made from the scraps of selvage edges left on the cutting room floor. — Nicole Phelps, Vogue, "The Top 10 Collections of the Fall 2019 Season," 8 Mar. 2019 Who in their right mind would wriggle into stiff selvage denim and zero-stretch vintage 501s when leggings—which do so much more than hold me during downward dogs and spin classes—exist? — Alexandra Ilyashov, Glamour, "A Case For Wearing Maternity Jeans When You’re Not Pregnant," 6 Dec. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'selvage.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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