deckle
deckle · deckles
A frame or edge which limits the pulp and, consequently, the size of the resulting paperA frame or edge which limits the pulp and, consequently, the size of the resulting paper.
/ˈdɛkəl/
Meaning
3 sensesA frame or edge which limits the pulp and, consequently, the size of the resulting paper.
(paper making) a frame used to form paper pulp into sheets
A membrane covering the outermost side of a brisket of beef, where it was attached to the rib cage
(Jewish)The fattier, smaller point-cut portion of a brisket of beef, being the superficial pectoral muscle.
Origin
From German Deckel, diminutive of Decke (“covering”).From German Deckel, diminutive of Decke (“covering”).
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Forms
plural: decklesSynonyms
2 synonymspoint-cut portion of a brisket:pointA1
Close in meaning
- rough edge left by a deckle on handmade paper or produced artificially on machine-made paper:deckle edge