any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics(n)
Synonyms: size
sizing
Hypernyms: filler
Examples: size gives body to a fabric
Sizing or size is a substance that is applied to, or incorporated into, other materials—especially papers and textiles—to act as a protective filler or glaze. Sizing is used in papermaking and textile manufacturing to change the absorption and wear characteristics of those materials.