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

  • (..) Goodbye,Jiminy! Goodbye! - Hi diddle dee dee An actor's life forme - Goodbye? Huh? Goodbye? - Hey, Pinoke, you can't-- - A high silk hat anda silvercane - A watch ofgold with a diamondchain - There he goes. - Oh, what'll l do? l'll run and tell his father. - Hi diddle dee day Ladies and gentlemen, (..)
    1940 Pinocchio
  • (..) Pinocchio! P-l-N-- Eh, uh-- U-O-- Eh, P-l-- Eh-- We're wasting precious time. Come, on to the theatre. Hi diddle dee dee An actor's life forme A high silk hat anda silvercane A watch ofgold with a diamondchain Hi diddle dee day An actor's life isgay lt'sgreat to be a celebrity An actor's life forme (..)
    1940 Pinocchio