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scrim [skrim]
(materials)
A coarse mesh made of wire, fiberglass, or other heavy fibers and used to bridge and reinforce a joint or used as a base for painting or plastering.
(textiles)
A loose plain-woven fabric, generally cotton, with fine to coarse meshes; used in various finishes in clothing, curtains, and industry.

scrim
1. A coarse mesh-like material such as heavy cloth, fiberglass, or wire mesh, used to bridge and reinforce a joint or as a base for plastering or painting.
2. A light open-weave fabric, sometimes painted or dyed, used as a drop curtain or part of a drop curtain; transparent, but less so than theatrical gauze.


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Together, they have used the staples of stagecraft--colored lights, scrims, projections and props--to convert a dim and claustrophobic movie multiplex into a lively new public gathering place, where patrons of different shows will mingle freely.
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The central component is a video unit that projects computer-generated images onto two horizontally aligned scrims.
 
 
 
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