scrim

scrim definitions

• A theater drop that appears opaque when a scene in front is lighted and transparent or translucent when a scene in back is lighted. 

• A sheet of gauze etc. used to reduce the intensity of light. 

• A kind of light cotton or linen fabric, often woven in openwork patterns, used for curtains, etc,. 

• A woven, nonwoven or knitted fabric composed of continuous strands of material used for reinforcing or strengthening membranes. 

• A large military scarf, usually camouflage coloured and used for concealment when not used as a scarf. 

• Thin canvas glued on the inside of panels to prevent shrinking, checking, etc. 

• A practice match between one or more organized teams usually in preparation for a more competitive format, such as a tournament. 

• To participate in a scrim. 

• To use a scrim.