Itajime shibori is a shaped-resist technique. Traditionally, the cloth is sandwiched between two pieces of wood, which are held in place with string. More modern textile artists can be found using shapes cut from acrylic or plexiglass and holding the shapes with C-clamps.
The definition of a conflagration is a massive destructive fire. An example of a conflagration is a large fire that burns up two houses. a big, destructive fire.
The term sequestration is used to define mandatory spending cuts in the federal budget. Sequestration is a mechanism used when the cost of running the government exceeds either an arbitrary amount or the the gross revenue it brings during the fiscal year.