Definition of "scrim" in English

noun

1. A kind of light cotton or linen fabric, often woven in openwork patterns, used for curtains, etc,.

2. A large military scarf, usually camouflage coloured and used for concealment when not used as a scarf.

3. A woven, nonwoven or knitted fabric composed of continuous strands of material used for reinforcing or strengthening membranes.

4. (theater) A theater drop that appears opaque when a scene in front is lighted and transparent or translucent when a scene in back is lighted.

5. (photography) A sheet of gauze etc. used to reduce the intensity of light.

6. Thin canvas glued on the inside of panels to prevent shrinking, checking, etc.

verb

1. (photography) To use a scrim.

noun

1. (online gaming) A practice match between one or more organized teams usually in preparation for a more competitive format, such as a tournament.

   • As a team, the players decided to focus less on streaming (a major source of income) and more on in-house scrims, VOD review and practice, hoping to become a better team.

verb

1. (online gaming) To participate in a scrim.