The Collaborative International Dictionary
Scrimping bar
Scrimping \Scrimp"ing\, a. & n. from Scrimp, v. t.
Scrimping bar, a device used in connection with a calico
printing machine for stretching the fabric breadthwise so
that it may be smooth for printing.
--Knight.
Wiktionary
scrimping bar
n. A device used in connection with a calico printing machine for stretching the fabric breadthwise to make it smooth for printing.