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Word 'goffer' in Other Languages
- goffer in Assamese অসমীয়া
- goffer in Bengali বাংলা
- goffer in Bodo बड़ो
- goffer in Dogri डोगरी
- goffer in English
- goffer in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- goffer in Hindi हिन्दी
- goffer in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- goffer in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- goffer in Konkani कोंकणी
- goffer in Maithili মৈথিলী
- goffer in Malayalam മലയാളം
- goffer in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- goffer in Marathi मराठी
- goffer in Nepali नेपाली
- goffer in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- goffer in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- goffer in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- goffer in Santali
- goffer in Sindhi سنڌي
- goffer in Tamil தமிழ்
- goffer in Telugu తెలుగు
- goffer in Urdu اُردُو
Goffer
Part of Speech
Verb, Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɒf.ər/ (British English), /ˈɡɑː.fɚ/ (American English)
Definitions
- Verb: To press ridges or pleats into fabric, paper, or another material using heat or mechanical means.
- Noun: A decorative ridge or pleat created by goffering.
Usage Examples
- She used a special iron to goffer the lace trim on the dress.
- The goffered edges of the paper added an elegant touch to the invitation.
- Victorian fashion often featured goffered ruffles on garments.
Etymology
Derived from the French "gaufrer," meaning to emboss or ornament with ridges, related to "gaufre," meaning waffle, due to the similarity in texture.
Synonyms
- Crimp
- Pleat
- Emboss
- Frill
- Flute
Antonyms
- Flatten
- Iron out
- Uncrease
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Fruncir | /frunˈθiɾ/ (Spain), /frunˈsiɾ/ (Latin America) |
| French | Gaufrer | /ɡo.fʁe/ |
| German | Plissieren | /plɪˈsiːʁən/ |
| Hindi | सजाना (Sajana) | /səˈdʒaːna/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 起皱 (Qǐzhòu) | /tɕʰi˨˩˦ ʈʂoʊ˥˩/ |
| Japanese | ひだをつける (Hida o tsukeru) | /hʲida o tsɯkeɾɯ/ |
| Russian | Гофрировать (Gofrirovat’) | /ɡəfrʲɪˈrovatʲ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈɡɒf.ər/
- American English: /ˈɡɑː.fɚ/
- Australian English: /ˈɡɒf.ə/
Historical Usage
Goffering was a popular textile technique in the 18th and 19th centuries, used to add texture and detail to lace, collars, and other decorative fabrics.
Cultural Nuances
Goffering remains an important decorative technique in traditional European and Asian textiles, often associated with formal or ceremonial garments.
More Information
Modern applications of goffering include the fashion industry, where pleating and texturing are essential elements in couture and high-end designs.