Definitions

1. noun

a thin, lightweight fabric used in sports, such as basketball or hockey, to divide the court or rink into separate areas, or a strip of fabric used to test the quality of a fabric or textile.

“The basketball team played a game on the court with the net and the three-point line, but also had a scrim to separate the two teams.”

2. verb

to test or examine the quality of something, especially a fabric or textile, by stretching or pulling it.

“The manufacturer scrimmed the fabric to check its durability and strength.”

3. noun

a preliminary or informal performance or rehearsal, especially of a play or musical.

“The theater company had a scrim of their new play to test the audience’s reaction.”

4. verb

to rehearse or play a preliminary performance of something, especially a play or musical.

“The actors scrimmed their lines before the actual performance.”