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The scarf felt like silk.
What does Silk mean?
a smooth soft fabric.
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A smooth, soft thread or fabric made by silkworms.
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Silk fabric is smooth, light, and often shiny.
hard
The article described how silkworms produce the fine threads used to make silk.
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MeaningSilk means a smooth soft fabric.
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rough clothUse as a contrast for smooth silk.
coarse fabricUse for fabric that feels rough or thick.
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Silk word family
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silk
noun
silks
Kinds or pieces of silk fabric.
adjective
silky
Smooth and soft like silk.
adjective
silken
Made of silk or like silk.
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