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loose finishing

[/luːs ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/]
noun
acabamento solto
1. A construction or manufacturing technique where final details, seams, or edges are left intentionally incomplete or relaxed, often for aesthetic or functional purposes
The designer chose loose finishing for the garment's hem to create a casual, flowing effect.
O designer escolheu um acabamento solto para a bainha da peça a fim de criar um efeito casual e fluido.
2. In textiles and fashion, a style where seams or hems are not tightly or neatly closed
Loose finishing gives the fabric a more relaxed and contemporary appearance.
O acabamento solto confere ao tecido uma aparência mais descontraída e contemporânea.
3. In construction or carpentry, leaving joints or connections slightly open or flexible rather than tight
The woodworker used loose finishing to allow for natural wood expansion and contraction.
O marceneiro usou acabamento solto para permitir a expansão e contração natural da madeira.
Synonyms
relaxed finishcasual finishingunfinished edgesoft finish
Antonyms
tight finishingneat finishprecision finishingtailored finish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamento solto
Standard term used in fashion and construction industries
São Paulo
acabamento descontraído
Alternative phrasing used in contemporary fashion contexts
Portugal
acabamento solto
Consistent with European Portuguese terminology in textiles
Rio de Janeiro
acabamento relaxado
More informal variant sometimes used in casual contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave it loose
go for a loose look
soft edge aesthetic
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