Definition for Nylon:

• a thermoplastic polyamide; a family of high- strength resilient synthetic materials

Synonyms for Nylon:

• adj.

  •fabric (adjective)
  • net,
  • lame,
  • burlap,
  • herringbone,
  • grenadine,
  • Celanese,
  • madras,
  • suede,
  • fleece,
  • plaid,
  • batik,
  • sateen,
  • velour,
  • denim,
  • seersucker,
  • sacking sailcloth,
  • astrakhan,
  • cambric,
  • foulard,
  • calico,
  • twill,
  • alpaca,
  • tweed,
  • longcloth,
  • tulle,
  • gabardine,
  • wool,
  • corduroy,
  • paisley,
  • rayon,
  • matting,
  • baize,
  • oilcloth,
  • linen,
  • brocade,
  • flannel,
  • silk,
  • duffel,
  • gossamer,
  • percale,
  • tarpaulin,
  • mohair,
  • quilting,
  • crepe,
  • cheesecloth,
  • satin,
  • cotton,
  • moleskin,
  • serge,
  • tricot,
  • velvet,
  • broadcloth,
  • jersey,
  • chenille,
  • chintz,
  • orlon,
  • challis,
  • sharkskin,
  • muslin,
  • felt,
  • canvas,
  • worsted,
  • horsehair,
  • crinoline,
  • dacron,
  • chiffon,
  • cashmere,
  • damask,
  • acrilan,
  • gingham,
  • taffeta,
  • bunting.

• n.

  •
  • fur,
  • Lurex,
  • polyamide product synthetic fiber,
  • synthetic plastic,
  • leatherette,
  • elastic,
  • synthetic cloth.
  •
  • hose,
  • fishnet stockings,
  • gaiter,
  • pantihose,
  • sock,
  • support hose,
  • nylons,
  • fishnet,
  • pantyhose,
  • stocking.
  •artifact (noun)
  • nylon.
  •fiber (noun)
  • flax,
  • fiber,
  • jute,
  • hemp.
  •plastic (noun)
  • acrylic,
  • vinyl,
  • cellophane,
  • bakelite,
  • celluloid,
  • neoprene,
  • casein,
  • urea,
  • plexiglas,
  • melamine,
  • plastic,
  • acetate.

• Other synonyms:

  •cloth
  • Dry goods.

Hyponym for Nylon:

• n.

  • artifact
    fabric, cloth, textile, material.
  • substance
    polyamide, man-made fiber, synthetic fiber, polymeric amide.