The meaning of Frill

noun

The action or process of adding something to something else.

Usage examples:

The hotel has been extended with the addition of more rooms

noun

The process of calculating the total of a group of numbers

Usage examples:

[ u ] we learn addition and subtraction in first and second grade., [ c ] harold is the newest addi…

noun

Something extra that is added to something

Usage examples:

An addition to sth the company provides a compensation package which amounts to an addition to the …

noun

Behaviour, speech, or writing that is pretentious and designed to impress.

Usage examples:

The affectation of a man who measures every word for effect

noun

Speech or behavior that is not natural or sincere and is used to produce a certain effect

Usage examples:

[ c ] she has many annoying little affectations.

noun

In some systems of chinese medicine and exercise, the most important energy that a person has

noun

The process or art of decorating something.

Usage examples:

The lavish decoration of cloth with gilt

noun

Something added to an object or place to make it look more attractive; the act of doing this

Usage examples:

[ c ] the molding has a floral decoration carved into it., [ u ] some women wear barrettes as decor…

noun

A decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive.

Usage examples:

Architectural embellishments

noun

Something added to make another thing more beautiful or interesting, or the process of doing this

Usage examples:

The architect was asked to add some sculptural embellishments to the building design., she's a no-n…

noun

An amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.

Usage examples:

Are you suffering from an excess of stress in your life?

adjective

Exceeding a prescribed or desirable amount.

Usage examples:

Trim any excess fat off the meat

noun

An amount that is more than acceptable, expected, or reasonable

Usage examples:

They both eat to excess (= a lot more than they need)., the company’s losses are in excess of (= mo…

noun

An item in addition to what is usual or strictly necessary.

Usage examples:

I had an education with all the extras

adjective

Added to an existing or usual amount or number; additional.

Usage examples:

They offered him an extra thirty-five cents an hour

adjective

Excessive or extravagant.

Usage examples:

‘crudité’ is so extra—just call it a snack

noun

Lack of restraint in spending money or using resources.

Usage examples:

His reckless extravagance with other people's money

noun

The practice of spending more money than is necessary or reasonable, or something that is expensive and not necessary

Usage examples:

[ c ] in those days, a second car seemed like a needless extravagance.

verb

Go or move in an exaggeratedly impatient or angry manner.

Usage examples:

He stood up in a fury and flounced out

noun

An exaggerated action intended to express annoyance or impatience.

Usage examples:

She left the room with a flounce

noun

A wide ornamental strip of material gathered and sewn to a skirt or dress; a frill.

Usage examples:

Miss howitt's dress was in the height of fashion; blue silk spencer over a white round dress with s…

noun

A wind instrument made from a tube with holes that are stopped by the fingers or keys, held vertically or horizontally (in which case it is also called a transverse flute) so that the player's breath strikes a narrow edge. the modern orchestral form is a transverse flute, typically made of metal, with an elaborate set of keys.

Usage examples:

Reading the literature, one can hear fiddles, wood flutes, bagpipes, guitar, mandolins and bodhráns.

verb

A wind instrument made from a tube with holes that are stopped by the fingers or keys, held vertically or horizontally (in which case it is also called a transverse flute ) so that the player's breath strikes a narrow edge. the modern orchestral form is a transverse flute, typically made of metal, with an elaborate set of keys.

noun

A tube-shaped musical instrument with a row of holes along its side that are covered by the fingers to vary the notes and played by blowing into a hole near one end, or this type of instrument generally

noun

The border or outer edges of an area or group.

Usage examples:

The southern fringes of the city

adjective

Not part of the mainstream; unconventional, peripheral, or extreme.

Usage examples:

Fringe theatre

verb

Short for fringe benefit.

Usage examples:

We offer the highest salary and fringes in the country

noun

A gathered strip or pleated border of a skirt or petticoat.

Usage examples:

Less juvenile cladding and other furbelows, better-integrated hood scoops, nicer stances and silhou…

verb

Adorn with trimmings.

Usage examples:

Trains of daughters, furbelowed and flounced by the same dressmakers

noun

A display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest.

Usage examples:

I don't know what all the fuss is about

verb

Show unnecessary or excessive concern about something.

Usage examples:

She's always fussing about her food

verb

Decorate or embellish (something, especially food).

Usage examples:

Garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream

noun

A small amount of food used to decorate other food.

Usage examples:

Reserve a few watercress leaves for a garnish

verb

Present participle of garnish

Usage examples:

Garnish the dish with parsley before serving., the irs may end up garnishing your wages for the amo…

noun

A decoration or embellishment.

noun

The legal process of taking an amount from someone's wages (= money paid every week to an employee) or bank account in order to pay back money they owe, or a court order that allows someone to do this

Usage examples:

Texas does not permit wage garnishment for most civil debts., she filed court papers appealing the …

verb

Come together; assemble or accumulate.

Usage examples:

As soon as a crowd gathered, the police came

noun

A part of a garment that is gathered.

Usage examples:

This can be accomplished at side seams, the center back seam, gathers, pleats, darts or a combinati…

verb

Assemble or get together

noun

The process of applying gold leaf or gold paint.

Usage examples:

Gold leaf used in gilding is made in much the same way.

verb

Cover thinly with gold.

Usage examples:

In 1436 he gilded and painted statues for bruges town hall

verb

Present participle of gild

Usage examples:

Sunlight gilded the children's faces.

noun

An ornamental frill or ruffle on the front of a shirt or blouse, typically made of lace.

Usage examples:

Viola has converted to christianity during her sojourn on the mainland and is a meticulous picture …

noun

A state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense.

Usage examples:

He lived a life of luxury

adjective

Luxurious or of the nature of a luxury.

Usage examples:

A luxury yacht

noun

Great comfort, esp. as provided by expensive and beautiful possessions, surroundings, or food, or something enjoyable and often expensive but not necessary

Usage examples:

[ u ] a life of luxury, [ u ] a luxury hotel, [ c ] having an extra bathroom was at first a luxury,…

noun

Decorative elements added to something to enhance its appearance.

Usage examples:

A baroque chandelier with plasterwork ornamentation

noun

Decoration

Usage examples:

A plain gold ring with no ornamentation

noun

The pretentious or showy display of wealth and luxury, designed to impress.

Usage examples:

The office was spacious, but without any trace of ostentation

noun

A show of wealth, possessions, or power intended to attract admiration or notice

noun

A short gathered or pleated strip of fabric attached at the waist of a woman's jacket, dress, or blouse to create a hanging frill or flounce.

Usage examples:

A little black dress with a peplum over a straight skirt

noun

A strip of material around the waist of a jacket, dress, or blouse that hangs down as a decoration

Usage examples:

A peplum jacket (= one with a peplum)

noun

An ornamental border, typically one inlaid on the back or belly of a violin.

verb

Decorate (something) with an ornamental border.

Usage examples:

One of their bestselling items is a clear plastic raincoat purfled with ribbon

noun

A frill or pleat of fabric as decoration on a garment or soft furnishing.

Usage examples:

The cushions and pillows and bolster were all bright red, as was the canopy that draped itself over…

noun

A tight fold in a piece of cloth, used as a decoration

Usage examples:

The blouse is decorated with small ruches on the cuffs and neck., silk curtains were gathered in gr…

noun

A projecting starched frill worn round the neck, characteristic of elizabethan and jacobean costume.

Usage examples:

An elizabethan ruff

noun

An edible marine fish of australian inshore waters that is related to the australian salmon.

verb

(in bridge, whist, and similar card games) play a trump in a trick which was led in a different suit.

Usage examples:

Declarer ruffed and then led a heart

verb

Disorder or disarrange (someone's hair), typically by running one's hands through it.

Usage examples:

The father laughs and jovially ruffles his son's hair

noun

A strip of lace or other material, gathered along one edge to make an ornamental frill on a garment or other piece of fabric.

Usage examples:

The garment is often trimmed with lace, ruffles, bows and ribbons, optionally with spaghetti straps.

verb

To make someone upset or nervous or reduce someone’s confidence

Usage examples:

[ t ] it ruffled her composure, and she did not know how to respond., a sudden, strong breeze ruffl…

abbreviation

Second(s).

contraction

Is.

Usage examples:

It's raining

prefix

(used chiefly in oaths) god's.

Usage examples:

'sblood

noun

Small pieces trimmed off something.

Usage examples:

Hedge trimmings

plural noun

Trimmings are also other foods that are usually served with the main dish of a meal

Usage examples:

For thanksgiving, we always have turkey with all the trimmings.

verb

Push, fold, or turn (the edges or ends of something, especially a garment or bedclothes) so as to hide or secure them.

Usage examples:

He tucked his shirt into his trousers

noun

A flattened, stitched fold in a garment or material, typically one of several parallel folds put in a garment for shortening, tightening, or decoration.

Usage examples:

A dress with tucks along the bodice

verb

Make a tuck or several folds in