1. applying starch to fabric to make it stiff and crisp
Usage: present participle of starch

1. the process or act of applying starch to fabric

Examples

• She was starching her husband's dress shirts for the week.
• The starching of the tablecloth made it look more formal.
• After starching the curtains, they hung perfectly straight.
• The laundry service includes starching for an extra fee.
• Starching collars was once a common household task.
• The heavy starching made the fabric feel almost cardboard-like.