Lippings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Edges or borders of a material or object typically formed by overlapping or extending beyond a main surface; projecting strips or folds of fabric or other substances used to reinforce or decorate; narrow extensions or flaps found along the margin of items to provide protection, attachment, or stylistic detail
2. Overlapping margins or fringes of a substance that extend past its central area; slender, projecting borders often folded or rolled to add strength or aesthetic appeal; thin outer parts of an object that may serve as a functional or ornamental lip or rim
3. Thin extensions or rim-like projections at the outskirts of a panel, sheet, or cloth that usually overlap or curve outward; delicate borders that help secure or enhance the main material; slender flaps or edges that function as reinforcement, decoration, or closure components

Etymology: "Lippings" is the plural of "lipping", a noun formed from "lip" with the suffix "-ing", which turns a word for a body part into a term for something shaped like or belonging to it. The lip of a container or table edge is the raised or projecting border that gives an object its finish and strength, and a lipping is the thin strip or fold added to that edge. Its plural form refers to several such borders, such as the separate strips of wood or metal fitted along the edges of boards, shelves or panels.

Synonyms: trimmings, edges, borders, margins, lip marks