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Deckle Definition & Meaning

deckle
noun
  1. rough edge left by a deckle on handmade paper or produced artificially on machine-made paper
  2. (paper making) a frame used to form paper pulp into sheets

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Frequently asked questions

What does deckle mean?
rough edge left by a deckle on handmade paper or produced artificially on machine-made paper (paper making) a frame used to form paper pulp into sheets
What part of speech is deckle?
Deckle is a noun.
How many definitions does deckle have?
Deckle has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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