Looking for the meaning of the word SHIRR in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SHIRR with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Shirr
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 19th century: of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ʃəː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
gather (an area of fabric or part of a garment) by means of drawn or elasticized threads in parallel rows
Short Definition:gather by means of drawn or elasticized threads in parallel rows
Examples:- I shirred the waist and the back panel
Definition:
bake (an egg without its shell)
Short Definition:bake egg without shell
Examples:- the eggs were gently shirred with creme fraiche
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