How Do You Spell SHIRRING?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈɜːɹɪŋ] (IPA)

When it comes to spelling, the word "shirring" can trip up even the most seasoned wordsmiths. Pronounced /ˈʃɪr.ɪŋ/, the word refers to a decorative gathering of fabric or material in rows. The "sh" sound at the beginning is spelled with "sh", while the "i" and "r" sounds are represented by the letters "ir". The final syllable of the word, which contains the "ng" sound, is spelled with "ing". So when it comes to spelling the word "shirring", remember to include that tricky "ir" combination in the middle.

SHIRRING Meaning and Definition

1. Shirring is a term that is primarily used in the field of fashion and textiles. It refers to a decorative technique or sewing method that involves the gathering or pleating of fabric using parallel rows of stitching. The stitching is done in a way that pulls the fabric together, creating small, regular folds or gathers along the length of the fabric.

   The process of shirring typically involves using elastic thread in the bobbin of the sewing machine, which creates an elasticized effect once the fabric is stitched. This elastic thread pulls the fabric tightly together, resulting in the formation of soft, even pleats or gathers.

   Shirring is commonly seen in various types of clothing, such as dresses, blouses, skirts, and sleeves. It is often used as a decorative detail to add texture and visual interest to the garment. Additionally, shirring can also be functional, as it allows the fabric to stretch and fit comfortably over the body.

   This technique has been popular throughout history, with its origin dating back to the 19th century. The word "shirring" itself is derived from the Middle English word "shir," which means to gather or shrink. It has remained a classic sewing technique that is still widely used and admired today.

Common Misspellings for SHIRRING

• shareing
• shairing
• sharring
• shiiping
• shimering
• sherhing
• shring
• shoreing
• hurring
• sheirking
• shifing
• siering
• shiwing
• shering
• shariing
• shiping
• shiviring
• shiding
• sorring
• shurging
• hioring
• shipiing
• churring
• airring
• showring
• mirring
• hirring
• shineing
• shraing
• shiverring
• shishing
• cherring
• hiriing
• sirring
• chirrping
• shaering
• shooring
• shiing
• shearring
• shirling
• shorring
• Scirring
• Shirline
• chirringh
• chirrng
• cchirring
• chirringg
• Shirryn
• Abirring
• Thirrng
• hirringe
• hirrins
• Shirlinge
• shartring
• snireing
• Smiriring
• Syrring

Etymology of SHIRRING

The word "shirring" originates from the Middle English term "shirin", which itself comes from the Old English verb "scīrnan". In Old English, "scīrnan" meant "to shear" or "to cut". Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer to the gathering or pleating of fabric, which is the modern definition of shirring.

Similar spelling words for SHIRRING

• shearing,
• shrinking,
• shoring,
• shoring up,
• shiring,
• sharing,
• sherrington.

Plural form of SHIRRING is SHIRRINGS

Conjugate verb Shirring

CONDITIONAL

I would shirr

we would shirr

you would shirr

he/she/it would shirr

they would shirr

FUTURE

I will shirr

we will shirr

you will shirr

he/she/it will shirr

they will shirr

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have shirred

we will have shirred

you will have shirred

he/she/it will have shirred

they will have shirred

PAST

I shirred

we shirred

you shirred

he/she/it shirred

they shirred

PAST PERFECT

I had shirred

we had shirred

you had shirred

he/she/it had shirred

they had shirred

PRESENT

I shirr

we shirr

you shirr

he/she/it shirrs

they shirr

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shirred

we have shirred

you have shirred

he/she/it has shirred

they have shirred

I am shirring

we are shirring

you are shirring

he/she/it is shirring

they are shirring

I was shirring

we were shirring

you were shirring

he/she/it was shirring

they were shirring

I will be shirring

we will be shirring

you will be shirring

he/she/it will be shirring

they will be shirring

I have been shirring

we have been shirring

you have been shirring

he/she/it has been shirring

they have been shirring

I had been shirring

we had been shirring

you had been shirring

he/she/it had been shirring

they had been shirring

I will have been shirring

we will have been shirring

you will have been shirring

he/she/it will have been shirring

they will have been shirring

I would have shirred

we would have shirred

you would have shirred

he/she/it would have shirred

they would have shirred

I would be shirring

we would be shirring

you would be shirring

he/she/it would be shirring

they would be shirring

I would have been shirring

we would have been shirring

you would have been shirring

he/she/it would have been shirring

they would have been shirring