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deckle Meaning & Definition

/ˈdɛkəl/

What Does Deckle Mean?

Deckle is used as a noun meaning A frame or edge which limits the pulp and, consequently, the size of the resulting paper. It can also mean A membrane covering the outermost side of a brisket of beef, where it was attached to the rib cage. As a verb, it means To give deckles to (paper).

Deckle at a Glance

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation//ˈdɛkəl//
Syllables1
Synonymsdeckle edge and point
Pluraldeckles
Verb formsdeckles, deckling, deckled

Deckle Definition (Noun)

  1. A frame or edge which limits the pulp and, consequently, the size of the resulting paper.
  2. A membrane covering the outermost side of a brisket of beef, where it was attached to the rib cage
  3. The fattier, smaller point-cut portion of a brisket of beef, being the superficial pectoral muscle.

Deckle as a Verb

  1. To give deckles to (paper).

Noun

  1. (paper-making) A frame or edge which limits the pulp and, consequently, the size of the resulting paper.
  2. (Jewish cuisine) The fattier, smaller point-cut portion of a brisket of beef, being the superficial pectoral muscle.

Synonyms of Deckle

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Antonyms of Deckle

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Deckle in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

deckle (plural deckles)

deckle (third-person singular simple present deckles, present participle deckling, simple past and past participle deckled)

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Origin of Deckle

From German Deckel, diminutive of Decke (“covering”).

How Do You Say Deckle?

The standard pronunciation of deckle is //ˈdɛkəl//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Deckle: Your Questions Answered

Is deckle a noun or a verb?

Deckle is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for deckle?

Words with a similar meaning to deckle include deckle edge and point. See the full list of deckle synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of deckle?

The plural of deckle is deckles.

What is the past tense of deckle?

The past tense of deckle is deckled. The present participle is deckling.

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