nounπShareA fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider)."The thread made of silk was barely visible."materialanimalinsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fine, soft cloth woven from silk fibers."My grandmother gifted me a beautiful silk scarf for my graduation. "materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything which resembles silk, such as the filiform styles of the female flower of maize, or the seed covering of bombaxes."The corn plant's silky styles are a fascinating example of nature's intricate designs. "materialplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe gown worn by a Senior (i.e. Queen's/King's) Counsel."The Senior Counsel wore a magnificent silk gown in court. "wearlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA Senior (i.e. Queen's or King's) Counsel."The silk argued the case with great skill and experience. "lawjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(circus arts, in the plural) A pair of long silk sheets suspended in the air on which a performer performs tricks."The circus performer used the silks to gracefully swing across the arena. "entertainmentsportmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually in the plural) The garments worn by a jockey displaying the colors of the horse's owner."The jockey wore the bright silk of his horse's owner's colors in the race. "wearsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove the silk from (corn)."The farmer needed to silk the corn before harvesting. "agriculturefoodplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
