bolting cloth

noun

1. a sturdy fabric, usually of fine silk or nylon mesh, used chiefly in serigraphy, embroidery, and as a foundation fabric for wigs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bolting cloth¹

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325

Example Sentences

The lawn is simply a fine sieve and is named because of the material (also called bolting cloth), with which it is covered.

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The miracle is going to be done on the bolting-cloth floor, where there will be room for all that wants to see.

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The breaking and rolling are accomplished by steel machinery, and the final sifting is done through silk bolting cloth.

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Grading reel, for separating middlings by sifting through various sizes of bolting cloth.

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Her robe, made of grey bolting-cloth, was slashed with a red front-piece, that partly covered her white and starched chemisette.

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