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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

  • (..) Relationship Status is on Facebook. Please, open your present. Your phone does work. It's Mark. Okay, this is gonna be tricky. Open your present. It's a silk scarf. Have you ever seen me wear a scarf? This'll be your first. Yeah. ' I did. ' You froze the account. (..)
    2010 The Social Network