scrim

noun

  1. 1

    A kind of light cotton or linen fabric, often woven in openwork patterns, -- used for curtains, etc,.

  2. 2

    A large military scarf, usually camouflage coloured and used for concealment when not used as a scarf.

  3. 3

    A woven, nonwoven or knitted fabric composed of continuous strands of material used for reinforcing or strengthening membranes.

  4. 4

    A theater drop that appears opaque when a scene in front is lighted and transparent or translucent when a scene in back is lighted.

  5. 5

    A sheet of gauze etc. used to reduce the intensity of light.

  6. 6

    Thin canvas glued on the inside of panels to prevent shrinking, checking, etc.

verb

  1. 1

    To use a scrim.

noun

  1. 1

    A practice match between one or more organized teams usually in preparation for a more competitive format, such as a tournament.

verb

  1. 1

    To participate in a scrim.

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