torsade
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- noun
- /tɔrˈsɑd/
- Archaic
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torsada
- She admired the intricate torsade that bordered the curtains in the old mansion.
Examples
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She chose a gold torsade to enhance her gown.
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The dress was adorned with a beautiful torsade.
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The designer added a silver torsade to the hem of the evening gown for extra elegance.
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Antique chairs were often decorated with a thick torsade around the cushions.
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The dress was beautifully adorned with a torsade that added an elegant touch.
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She chose a blue torsade to complement her home decor and enhance the living room's style.
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For the wedding decorations, we used a shimmering torsade to tie the floral arrangements together.
Synonyms
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A long narrow strip of fabric used for tying, decorating, or carrying ink in machines
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A decorative strip made by weaving threads to decorate clothes, curtains, or furniture
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A soft velvety cord people use for embroidery and trimming fabric
A narrow, flat braid used to decorate clothes or furniture
A narrow ribbon with a zigzag edge for decorating clothes or fabric
How Decorative
Surface Forms
Etymology
Torsade comes from French and an old Latin word torquere that means 'to twist', and it is related to the English word torque meaning a turning or twist. That's why a torsade is a twisted cord or ribbon used as a decoration on clothing and furniture.