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Meaning of deckle
deckle (n)
rough edge left by a deckle on handmade paper or produced artificially on machine-made paper
(paper making) a frame used to form paper pulp into sheets
deckle (n.)
A separate thin wooden frame used to form the border of a hand mold, or a curb of India rubber or other material which rests on, and forms the edge of, the mold in a paper machine and determines the width of the paper.
deckle Sentence Examples
- The deckle of the papermaking frame determined the size and shape of the paper sheets.
- Adjusting the deckle allowed for customization of the paper's dimensions.
- The deckle was carefully positioned to create a uniform edge on each sheet of paper.
- A well-made deckle ensured consistency in the papermaking process.
- Skilled artisans mastered the art of manipulating the deckle to achieve desired paper thickness.
- The deckle was an essential tool in the production of handmade paper.
- With precision, the papermaker removed the deckle to reveal the freshly formed sheet of paper.
- The deckle edge added character and authenticity to artisanal paper products.
- Over time, the deckle became worn from repeated use but remained crucial in papermaking.
- The papermaker meticulously adjusted the deckle to meet the client's specifications.
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rough edge left by a deckle on handmade paper or produced artificially on machine-made paper, (paper making) a frame used to form paper pulp into sheetsA separa
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The deckle of the papermaking frame determined the size and shape of the paper sheets.
Adjusting the deckle allowed for customization of the paper's dimensions.
The deckle was carefully positioned to create a uniform edge on each sheet of paper.
A well-made deckle ensured consistency in the papermaking process.
