About The Word Deckle

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Deckle

Deckle Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Deckle?
[n] (paper making) a frame used to form paper pulp into sheets
[n] rough edge left by a deckle on handmade paper or produced artificially on machine-made paper Synonyms | Synonyms for Deckle: deckle edge Related Terms | Find terms related to Deckle: See Also | edge | frame | framework | framing Deckle In Webster's Dictionary \Dec"kle\, n. [Cf. G. deckel cover, lid.] (Paper Making)
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. [Spelt also {deckel},
and {deckle}.]
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