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

  • (..) So? It's FIDC insured, yo. It's a victimless crime. Where did you get this? Bodega. Way across town. In, out, like, bam. Went smooth as silk, yo. What, nobody saw you? What about witnesses, dumb-ass? We roll like the breeze, for real. All we did, we just walked in all smooth-like. (..)
    2009 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Peekaboo Season: 2 Episode 6