Definition

1. Noun:
   • A narrow linen tape or braid: "inkle" refers to a specific type of narrow, woven tape, traditionally made of linen, used for decorative edging or trimming on garments, upholstery, or other textiles.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She sewed a delicate inkle along the hem of the pillowcase.
  • The historical costume was trimmed with blue inkle.

Advanced Usage

• "inkle loom": a small, portable loom specifically designed for weaving inkle bands.
  • She learned to weave on an inkle loom to make her own trims.

Variants and Related Words

• Inkle weaving (n): the craft or process of weaving narrow bands or tapes, typically on an inkle loom.
  • Inkle weaving is a popular craft for making belts and straps.

Synonyms

• Tape: a general term for a narrow strip of material.
• Braid: a narrow, decorative band of woven fabric.
• Trim: a decorative addition to the edge of a garment or fabric.

Notes on Meaning

• The word "inkle" is highly specific and primarily used in historical, textile, and crafting contexts. It is not a common word in everyday modern English. Its meaning is almost exclusively tied to the narrow linen tape itself.

Noun

1. a linen tape used for trimming as a decoration