ratinagecommon nounSyllable DecompositionratinageEtymologyexpandDefinition1. Operation, also called frisking, which has the effect of rolling or waving the filaments that make up the nap on the surface of a woolen fabric, to give it a buttoned or opaque moiré appearance.expandPluralratinagesSee alsoratineuse (cn.) ratine (cn.) ratiner (v.)