scrim

  1. Noun.  A kind of light cotton or linen fabric, often woven in openwork patterns, -- used for curtains, etc,.
  2. Noun.  A large military scarf, usually camouflage coloured and used for concealment when not used as a scarf.
  3. Noun.  A woven, nonwoven or knitted fabric composted of continuous strands of material used for reinforcing or strengthening membranes.
  4. Noun.  A theater drop that appears opaque when a scene in front is lighted and transparent or translucent when a scene in back is lighted.
  5. Noun.  Thin canvas glued on the inside of panels to prevent shrinking, checking, etc.

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