deckle-edged
deckle-edged — adjective
1. used to describe a sheet of paper, a printed page, or a book cover that has a ro
used to describe a sheet of paper, a printed page, or a book cover that has a rough, uneven edge. This edge is either created by the traditional papermaking process or deliberately cut to imitate that handmade look as a decorative feature.
The wedding invitations were printed on thick, cream-coloured deckle-edged paper with a rough, textured border.
collocation: deckle-edged paper / deckle-edged pages
Mei-Lin loves old books with deckle-edged pages that feel soft and slightly furry.
Anders chose deckle-edged stationery for his letter because the rough, uneven edge gave it a handmade feel.
The bookbinder trimmed the cover to match the deckle-edged paper inside.
Fatima's handmade journal uses deckle-edged sheets whose rough, feathery borders make each page feel distinctive.
- untrimmed
emphasises that the edge has not been cut at all, not necessarily as a deliberate decorative feature
- rough-edged
a broader term describing any rough edge, not specific to papermaking
- feathered
describes a soft, frayed edge similar to but less structured than a deckle edge
- smooth-edged
having a clean, even cut edge
- trimmed
cut to a straight, even finish by machine or knife
文法句型
deckle-edged + noun
用法筆記
Most often used attributively (before a noun) with words referring to paper products: paper, pages, stationery, invitations, sheets. Can also be used predicatively: 'The pages are deckle-edged.'