Lexic.us

Definition of Satin

1. Noun. A smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back.

Definition of Satin

1. n. A silk cloth, of a thick, close texture, and overshot woof, which has a glossy surface.

Definition of Satin

1. Adjective. semi glossy. Particularly describing a type of paint. ¹

2. Noun. A cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Satin

1. a smooth fabric [n -S]

Medical Definition of Satin

1. A silk cloth, of a thick, close texture, and overshot woof, which has a glossy surface. "Cloths of gold and satins rich of hue." (Chaucer) Denmark satin, a kind of lasting; a stout worsted stuff, woven with a satin twill, used for women's shoes. Farmer's satin. See Farmer. Satin bird, an Australian bower bird. Called also satin grackle. Satin flower, the shining flycatcher (Myiagra nitida) of Tasmania and Australia. The upper surface of the male is rich blackish green with a metallic luster. Satin stone, satin spar. Origin: F. Satin (cf. Pg. Setim), fr. It. Setino, from seta silk, L. Saeta, seta, a thick, stiff hair, a bristle; or possibly ultimately of Chinese origin; cf. Chin. Sz-tun, sz-twan. Cf. Sateen. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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