wire-wove
Definition
- Adjective:
- Of paper: "wire-wove" describes a type of paper that has a smooth, wove surface, typically produced by using a wire mesh in the papermaking process, resulting in a fine, even texture without visible laid lines.
Usage Examples
- (The paper had a smooth, high-quality surface.)
- (The paper's texture is uniform and polished.)
Advanced Usage
- "wire-wove paper": a specific term in papermaking and printing, referring to paper made on a wove mould (a wire mesh) that produces a smooth, unlined surface.
- Artists often prefer wire-wove paper for watercolour painting because of its consistent texture. (The paper's even surface is ideal for detailed work.)
Variants and Related Words
- Wove (adj): a general term for paper with a uniform, mesh-like texture, without visible laid lines.
- The wove paper was chosen for its smoothness. (The paper's texture was even.)
- Laid (adj): the opposite of wove, referring to paper with visible parallel lines (laid lines) from the papermaking mould.
- Laid paper has a ribbed texture, unlike wire-wove paper. (Laid paper has a distinct pattern.)
Synonyms
- Smooth-finished: having a flat, even surface.
- Unlined: lacking visible lines or patterns.
Related Idioms
- None directly associated with "wire-wove," as it is a technical term.