silk
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/sɪlk/
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/sɪlk/
noun
B2
A natural fiber produced by silkworms.
The caterpillar spins the silk around its entire body, creating a cocoon.
B2
A delicate fabric made from silk fibers.
Her dress was made of a luxurious silk that felt smooth to the touch.
R
Silk thread used for sewing.
She used silk to embroider the delicate flowers onto the fabric.
R
Clothing made from silk, especially worn by jockeys.
The jockeys donned their colorful silks before the race.
R
A senior lawyer who represents the government.
After years of practice, she was honored to take silk.
translation
A natural fiber produced by silkworms.; A delicate fabric made from silk fibers.; Silk thread used for sewing.; Clothing made from silk, especially worn by jockeys.; A senior lawyer who represents the government.
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Plural
silks