Deckle (Noun)
Meaning 1
(paper making) a frame used to form paper pulp into sheets.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She gently lifted the frame, known as a deckle, to reveal a newly formed sheet of handmade paper.
- Historical papermakers often used a combination of a mold and a deckle to form their paper pulp into usable sheets.
- After pouring the pulp mixture onto the mold, the artisan carefully placed a deckle over it to shape the paper.
- A deckle is typically used in conjunction with a mold to create the framework for producing handcrafted paper.
- By carefully lifting the deckle, the papermaker was able to inspect and remove the newly formed sheet of paper from the mold.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Rough edge left by a deckle on handmade paper or produced artificially on machine-made paper.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The watercolor painting was beautifully framed to accentuate the handmade paper's deckle edge.
- The conservator carefully preserved the historical document's deckle, a distinctive characteristic of its age.
- Artists appreciated the distinctive textures and deckle edges produced by the old paper mill.
- Hand-crafted stationery often includes deckle edges as a nostalgic touch.
- Some specialty paper makers deliberately produce deckle edges on their machine-made products to evoke a handmade look.