Pronunciation: /skrɪm/
noun a piece of fabric or netting used as a curtain, drop, or the like, for creating a background or separating spaces
A1 The actor used a scrim to create a shadow on the stage.
A2 The artist painted a beautiful design on a scrim for the theater production.
B1 The photographer used a scrim to diffuse the harsh sunlight during the outdoor shoot.
B2 The set designer carefully selected a scrim to enhance the lighting effects in the play.
C1 The director decided to use a scrim to add depth and dimension to the set design.
C2 The lighting technician adjusted the scrim to achieve the perfect balance of light and shadow on stage.
verb to cover or line with a scrim
A1 I will scrim the windows to keep the sun out of the room.
A2 She likes to scrim the vegetables before cooking them.
B1 The coach decided to scrim the team before the big game.
B2 In order to improve their skills, the players scrim regularly.
C1 The artist decided to scrim the canvas before starting the painting.
C2 The director chose to scrim the scene to create a more dramatic effect.
adjective relating to or made of scrim
A1 The scrim fabric was thin and see-through.
A2 She used a scrim curtain to diffuse the light in the room.
B1 The scrim backdrop added a subtle texture to the stage.
B2 The scrim material was specially chosen for its light-blocking properties.
C1 The scrim projection screen provided a clear and crisp image.
C2 The scrim filter on the camera lens helped create a soft focus effect.
formal The theater production used a scrim to create stunning visual effects.
informal We used a scrim to hide the mess in the background during the party.
slang Let's hang up some cool scrims to decorate the room for the party.
figurative The scrim of lies that he had woven around himself finally started to unravel.
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