noun Download 🔗Share A fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider). Examples : "The thread made of silk was barely visible." material animal insect Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A fine, soft cloth woven from silk fibers. Examples : "My grandmother gifted me a beautiful silk scarf for my graduation. " material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Anything which resembles silk, such as the filiform styles of the female flower of maize, or the seed covering of bombaxes. Examples : "The corn plant's silky styles are a fascinating example of nature's intricate designs. " material plant Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The gown worn by a Senior (i.e. Queen's/King's) Counsel. Examples : "The Senior Counsel wore a magnificent silk gown in court. " wear law Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A Senior (i.e. Queen's or King's) Counsel. Examples : "The silk argued the case with great skill and experience. " law job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (circus arts, in the plural) A pair of long silk sheets suspended in the air on which a performer performs tricks. Examples : "The circus performer used the silks to gracefully swing across the arena. " entertainment sport material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (usually in the plural) The garments worn by a jockey displaying the colors of the horse's owner. Examples : "The jockey wore the bright silk of his horse's owner's colors in the race. " wear sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To remove the silk from (corn). Examples : "The farmer needed to silk the corn before harvesting. " agriculture food plant Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading