silk

Definition

  • noun: a smooth, soft, and shiny cloth that is made from thread produced by silkworms
  • noun: a fine continuous protein fiber produced by various insect larvae usually for cocoons
  • verb: to develop the silk
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: silk throwster

Examples

  • She maintains a busy practice as a leading 'silk' in employment law.

  • He 'took silk' [=reached the highest barrister's rank] in 2001.

  • The robe has butterflies embroidered in 'silk' on the sleeves.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) an appointment. When I fall sleeping, one of the others keep trying to reach what the doctor lady tell on us. That pant, it's got a red lining. You can see it down the side. We've been talking about silk and wool blonde for minutes. Can I guess that you emailed me in the middle of the night, (..)
    2016 Split