| 单词 | satin |
| 释义 | satin n., adj., & v. --n a fabric of silk or various man-made fibres, with a glossy surface on one side produced by a twill weave with the weft-threads almost hidden. --adj smooth as satin. --vtr. (satined, satining) give a glossy surface to (paper). Phrases and idioms satin finish 1. a polish given to silver etc. with a metallic brush. 2. any effect resembling satin in texture produced on materials in various ways. satin paper fine glossy writing paper. satin spar a fibrous variety of gypsum. satin stitch a long straight embroidery stitch, giving the appearance of satin. satin white a white pigment of calcium sulphate and alumina. Derivatives satinized adj. (also -ised). satiny adj. Etymology: ME f. OF f. Arab. zaytuni of Tseutung in China |
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