galloon

The tailor carefully sews a golden galloon onto the edge of a velvet jacket.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An ornamental trimming: "galloon" refers to a narrow, decorative ribbon or braid, typically made of gold, silver, or silk, used to trim clothing, uniforms, or upholstery.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The officer's uniform was adorned with gold galloon on the cuffs and collar. (A decorative gold braid used for trimming.)
  • She sewed a strip of silk galloon along the edge of the curtain for a luxurious finish. (A narrow ornamental ribbon used in home decor.)

Advanced Usage

• "to trim with galloon": to decorate an edge or surface with this ornamental braid.
  • The tailor trimmed the ceremonial robe with galloon. (The robe was enhanced with a decorative gold or silver braid.)

Variants and Related Words

• Gallooned (adj): decorated or trimmed with galloon.
  • The gallooned jacket sparkled under the stage lights. (The jacket was adorned with ornamental braid.)

Synonyms

• Braid: a woven strip of fabric used for trimming.
• Ribbon: a narrow strip of fabric, often decorative.
• Fringe: an ornamental border of threads, but differs from galloon in structure.

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