silks

Noun

silk (countable and uncountable, plural silks)

1. (uncountable) A fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider).
   • We harvested a load of silk from the silkworm farm.
2. A thread or yarn made from silk fibers.
   • This is sewn from silk.
3. A fine, soft cloth woven from silk yarn or thread.
   • I'll buy a couple yards of silk.
   1. (in plural) A pair of long silk sheets suspended in the air on which a performer performs tricks.
      • She's a master with the silks.
   2. A parachute.
4. An article of clothing made from silk cloth.
   • He's wearing his silk.

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