goffer

ˈɡɒfər

Definition

Definition of goffer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

sewing

Rare

iron tool for making pleats in fabric

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He used a goffer to press neat pleats into the linen..

crimping tool

pleater

book decoration

Rare

the decoration formed by goffering books

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The book's edges had a beautiful goffer.

embellishment

gilding

Verb

tr.

textile

Rare

press pleats into a frill or fabric

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They goffered the edges of the curtains.

crimp

pleat

ruffle

bookbinding

Rare

decorate book edges with a pattern

Rare

The artisan goffered the book's gilt edges.

emboss

engrave

impress

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Images of goffer

iron tool for making pleats in fabric
the decoration formed by goffering books
ornamental frill made by pressing pleats

Origin of goffer

French, gaufrer (to waffle)

Examples of goffer in a sentence

She borrowed a goffer to finish her sewing project.
Collectors admired the book's intricate goffer.
The goffer added elegance to the volume.
Her blouse featured a delicate goffer on the sleeves.
The goffer on the skirt added a vintage touch.
Sailors often enjoyed a refreshing goffer during their breaks.

The canteen stocked a variety of goffers for the crew.
She goffered the lace for the dress.
The tailor goffered the fabric for a unique look.
She skillfully goffered the pages to enhance the book's beauty.
The edges were goffered with intricate designs by the craftsman.

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French:plisseur, plisser, ...
German:Plissiereisen, plissieren, ...
Italian:goffratore, plissettare, ...
Spanish:goffradora, gofrar, ...
Portuguese:ferro de plissar, prensar pregas, ...
Chinese:压褶工具, 打褶, ...
Japanese:ゴーファー, ひだをつける, ...
Arabic:مِكْوَاةُ الطَّيَّات, كَسَرَ, ...
Hebrew:מַגְהֵץ קִפּוּלִים, לְקַפֵּל, ...
Russian:гофрировальный инструмент, запрессовать, ...
Ukrainian:плісирувальний прасок, зробити складки, ...
Hindi:गॉफ़र उपकरण, गूफर करना, ...
Bengali:ভাঁজ করার লোহা, ভাঁজ চাপানো, ...
Catalan:eina per fer plecs, planxar amb plecs, ...
Czech:plisovačka, plisovat, ...
Danish:plisseringsjern, presse folder, ...
Dutch:plooistrijkijzer, plooien, ...
Greek:σιδερωτήρι πιέτας, κάνω πιέτες, ...
Hungarian:redőzővas, pliszírozni, ...
Khmer:ឧបករណ៍ដែកសម្រាប់ធ្វើផ្នត់លើក្រណាត់, ដាក់ផ្នត់, ...
Korean:고프르 다리미, 주름을 잡다, ...
Persian:اتو پلیسه, چین داد, ...
Polish:żelazko do plisowania, pofałdować, ...
Portuguese (BR):ferro de plissar, franzir, ...
Romanian:fier de călcat pentru pliuri, a presa pliuri, ...
Swedish:plisseringsjärn, pressa veck, ...
Thai:เตารีดจีบ, จีบ, ...
Turkish:pile demiri, pile yapmak, ...
Vietnamese:bàn là xếp nếp, ép nếp, ...

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