schiffli

[ shif-lee ]

noun

1. a large, loomlike machine for embroidering textiles and working patterns in lace.
2. the delicate work produced by such a machine, used on clothing, as lingerie and millinery, on furniture coverings, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of schiffli¹

< Swiss German: literally, little ship

Example Sentences

The director Collin Schiffli draws from the hyper-stylized playbook of filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino, Edgar Wright, and Nicolas Winding Refn, employing comic-book style animation and freeze-frame effects to introduce the film’s characters, all crazy rich folks and hip, teeth-gnashing hustlers.

From New York Times

Tearing open the wounds of childhood trauma, the director, Collin Schiffli, and his writer, David Dastmalchian, immerse us in the desperate acts of a young runaway couple, then dare us to condemn them.

From New York Times

The story takes some unbelievably tragic twists and turns, and along the way, Dastmalchian unfolds a riveting performance, aided by Schiffli’s beautiful and unobtrusive style.

From Los Angeles Times

Now there are 25 cats on campus - a reduction of more than half, Schiffli said.

From Washington Times

In Buffalo County, emergency coordinator Steve Schiffli says damage was minimal.

From Washington Times