Definition for Silk:

• fibers from silkworm cocoons provide threads for knitting

Synonyms for Silk:

• adj.

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

• n.

  •
  • crop,
  • harness,
  • Surah,
  • plush,
  • satin crepe,
  • China silk,
  • tapestry,
  • marabou,
  • ribbons,
  • fence,
  • hurdle,
  • crepe de chine,
  • halter,
  • faille,
  • girth,
  • watered-silk,
  • voile,
  • Mousseline de soie,
  • tissue,
  • bridle,
  • silk shirting,
  • chiffon velvet,
  • bit,
  • satin de Lyon,
  • rajah,
  • jacquard,
  • Sarcenet,
  • twilled lining,
  • tussah,
  • tie silk,
  • blinders,
  • upholstery,
  • shantung,
  • pongee,
  • horsewhip.
  •artifact (noun)
  • silk.
  •bandanna (noun)
  • neckerchief.
  •fabric (noun)
  • fiber,
  • samite,
  • Sendal,
  • tussore,
  • mantua,
  • thread.
  •fiber (noun)
  • hemp,
  • jute.
  •thread (noun)
  • lints,
  • ravelings,
  • flaxes.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • georgette,
  • shirt.
  •chute
  • parachute.
  •cloth
  • Dry goods.
  •pattern
  • weave.

Paraphrases for Silk:

• Independent

  • Proper noun, singular
    opens, launches.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    seta, Setae.

• Other Related

  • Adjective
    shredded.

Silk Sentence Examples:

• Also Wally was lighter than Murty, his usual rider; and although he loved Murty, and respected him greatly, this new man had a seat like a feather and a hand gentle as silk upon his tender mouth.

• Some of the men had boots, some had black silk hats, others wideawakes, - which of course they removed on entering.

Homophones for Silk:

• silica, saxicolous, socialize, salsa, silesia, sea slug, squalus, salicaceae, scalic, slick, syllogize, silk oak, sulcus, slash, shellack, slouchy, scalelike, souslik, silky oak, scoliosis, saclike, saluki, sociology, soul kiss, sexualize, seychellois, slough, salacious, shellac, scaleless, saw logs, silage, soulless, shylock, socialise, silky, schlock, silex, scalawag, slosh, sloughy, shoeless, sexless, sacculus, sls, siliqua, slug, slushy, sleek, siliceous, shellac wax, sleigh, sleaze, salix, sleazy, shillelagh, sales, shoelace, squelch, Sao Louis, suslik, suillus, soleus, Seleucus I, slake, shekels, slezsko, slowcoach, slag, Seljuk, slog, soliloquize, sulky, schoolhouse, shell shock, solace, syllogise, slice, sulawesi, scale wax, slews, sillago, sexualise, silicosis, scalage, Siskiyou Lewisia, schulz, soleless, saw log, soliloquise, seleucus, shoe lace, slouch, silique, slask, sialis, shell-less, sulk, sills, skywalk, sluice, slack, shigellosis, sclk, scallywag, salish, suchlike, seychelles, sash lock, silicious, sluggish, silks, sea louse, seles, slush, slacks, skulk, salk, soliloquy, sluiceway, saw-like, Sauce Louis, shlock, selachii.

Hypernym for Silk:

• n.

  • artifact
    Sarcenet, Sarsenet.

Hyponym for Silk:

• n.

  • artifact
    material, fabric, textile, cloth.
  • substance
    animal fiber, Animal Fibre.