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Gimped

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002574

Describing a decorative trim or yarn that has a core thread wrapped tightly with another, finer thread, creating a raised or textured effect. This technique adds dimension and embellishment to textiles, often used in upholstery, braids, and fringes. Gimped elements provide a distinct visual and tactile quality.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-002574
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectManufacturing
Synonymsnotched; toothed; serrated; imbrued; injured; deteriorated
TranslationsGerman: gegimpt; Spanish: guindado; French: guimpé
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002574",
  "term": "Gimped",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Describing a decorative trim or yarn that has a core thread wrapped tightly with another, finer thread, creating a raised or textured effect. This technique adds dimension and embellishment to textiles, often used in upholstery, braids, and fringes. Gimped elements provide a distinct visual and tactile quality.",
  "synonyms": [
    "notched",
    "toothed",
    "serrated",
    "imbrued",
    "injured",
    "deteriorated"
  ],
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "translations": {
    "de": "gegimpt",
    "es": "guindado",
    "fr": "guimpé"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/gimped/"
}

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