goffer

/'goufə/ Cách viết khác : (gofer) /'goufə/ (gauffer) /'goufə/
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goffer

The tailor goffers the trim on the wedding dress.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • An ornamental frill made by pressing pleats: A decorative strip of fabric that has been given a wavy or crimped pattern by using a heated iron.
    • An iron used to press pleats and ridges: A specific type of heated tool, often with a patterned tip, used to create the crimped or pleated designs on fabric.
    • (Archaic/Informal) A zealously energetic person (especially a salesman): A person, often in a sales role, who is extremely and actively enthusiastic.

  2. Verb:

    • To make wavy with a heated goffering iron: The action of creating a crimped, fluted, or pleated pattern on fabric, lace, or paper using a specialized heated tool.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun (Frill):

    • The Victorian dress was adorned with a delicate lace goffer at the collar.
    • She added a goffer to the hem of the curtains for an elegant touch.

  • Noun (Tool):

    • The seamstress used a goffer to create the intricate pleats on the gown.
    • Antique goffers are now collectible items.

  • Noun (Person):

    • He was a real goffer, knocking on every door in the neighborhood to sell his brushes.

  • Verb:

    • She goffered the edges of the paper to make it look antique.
    • The instructions said to goffer the ribbon before attaching it to the hat.
Advanced Usage
  • "To goffer lace": A specific craft technique involving crimping lace or fine fabric.
    • The traditional method to goffer lace requires patience and a steady hand.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gauffering (n): The process or result of creating goffered patterns.
    • The gauffering on the fabric was exquisite.
  • Gauffer: An alternative, less common spelling for "goffer," with identical meanings.
Synonyms
  • Noun (Frill): Ruffle, flounce, frill, crimping.
  • Noun (Tool): Crimping iron, fluting iron.
  • Noun (Person): Hustler, eager beaver, live wire.
  • Verb: Crimp, flute, pleat, ruffle.
Related Phrases
  • "To goffer the trim": A common phrase in sewing and millinery, meaning to crimp the decorative edging.
    • After sewing the bonnet, she took time to goffer the trim.
goffer

The tailor goffers the trim on the wedding dress.

Noun
  1. an ornamental frill made by pressing pleats
  2. an iron used to press pleats and ridges
  3. a zealously energetic person (especially a salesman)
Verb
  1. make wavy with a heated goffering iron
    • goffer the trim of the dress

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