1. a removable wooden frame used in hand papermaking to form the edges of a sheet
Usage: papermaking
2. the rough, uncut edge of handmade paper

Examples

• The papermaker placed the deckle on top of the mold before dipping it into the pulp.
• She carefully removed the deckle to reveal the newly formed sheet of paper.
• The book’s pages had a beautiful deckle that gave it an artisanal appearance.
• Handmade paper is prized for its natural deckle edges.
• The printer trimmed the deckle to create clean, straight edges.
• Artists often prefer paper with a deckle for its authentic, handcrafted look.