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 organism insect Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A fine, soft cloth woven from silk fibers. Examples : "The dressmaker used beautiful silks to create a stunning gown for the school play. " material wear 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 farmer checked the corn stalks, looking for the first signs of "silks" emerging from the husks, which indicated it was time to start thinking about harvest. " 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 barrister adjusted his silks before addressing the judge. " law wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A Senior (i.e. Queen's or King's) Counsel. Examples : "The lawyer, known for winning difficult cases, decided to take silks and become a Queen's Counsel. " 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 aerialist gracefully climbed the silks, preparing for her breathtaking performance. " entertainment art 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, a splash of crimson and gold in his silks, urged the horse forward. " sport wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To remove the silk from (corn). Examples : "Before grilling the corn, I need to silks it. " agriculture food plant vegetable Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading