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Scrims

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of scrim: lightweight, open-weave fabrics used as theatrical curtains or backdrops.

The stagehands hung several scrims to create layered lighting effects.

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gauzesbackdropscurtains

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