Rickracks

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A decorative trim featuring zigzag patterns typically sewn onto fabric or used in craft projects
2. This refers to a fringed or scalloped edge commonly employed in textiles to enhance visual appeal
3. Often used as embellishments, these are characterized by their pointed projections that create a textured effect on garments or home decor

Etymology: "Rickracks" is simply the plural of "rickrack," the zigzag braid used to trim dresses, blouses and craft projects. The singular "rickrack" is the older form, and the plural is the ordinary English way of counting separate lengths or pieces of the trim. Its origin is a playful reduplication of the word "rack," in the sense of a zigzag or crooked, uneven pattern, so the sound itself imitates the back-and-forth motion of the stitching.

Synonyms: braids, trims, edgings, decorative trims, zigzag trims