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shirring

The correct spelling is shirring.

How to pronounce shirring

verb

Say it like: Shi-rri-ng

The correct spelling is shirring. To make gathers in textiles by drawing together parallel threads.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To make gathers in textiles by drawing together parallel threads.
  2. 2.To bake (a raw egg removed from its shell) in a baking dish.

noun

  1. 1.Two or more rows of gathers used to decorate parts of garments, usually the sleeves, bodice and yoke.

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