ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Deckle-edged

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Deckle-edged is an adjective meaning (of paper) Having a deckle edge.

Meaning

(of paper) Having a deckle edge.

More Meanings

  1. (figuratively) Rough-edged like uncut paper.

Example Sentences

We turn a corner and the world becomes a pattern of arteries, splashed with silver and deckle-edged with shadow.
From-time to time the book tilted and wobbled in his lap, and the weight of the deckle-edged pages pressed on his erection through the sleek black nylon.

Synonyms for deckle-edged

Depending on context, synonyms include deckled, bordered, featheredged.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include deckled, bordered, featheredged, gilt-edged, edged, edgelike.

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