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damask

/ˈdæm.əsk/

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adjective

C2formalcommonobsolete/ˈdæm.əsk/

An archaic adjective describing something made of or resembling damask silk, often used in poetic or historical contexts.

  • 🇷🇺Устаревшее прилагательное, описывающее что-то сделанное из дамасского шёлка или напоминающее его, часто используемое в поэтическом или историческом контексте.
  1. Fabric pattern C1 formal

    Describing a rich, reversible woven fabric with a pattern, typically used for tablecloths, napkins, or upholstery.

    • The damask tablecloth added elegance to the dining room.
    • She chose damask curtains for the formal living room.
    • The upholstery was made of a beautiful damask silk.

    🇷🇺Дамасский

    Synonyms: figuredpatterned

  2. Color description C2 formal

    A shade of pink or rose, reminiscent of the damask rose.

    • The walls were painted a soft damask pink.
    • Her dress was a lovely damask rose color.
    • The sunset had a damask hue across the sky.

    🇷🇺Цвет дамасской розы

    Synonyms: pinkroserosy

  • more damask comparative form
  • most damask superlative form

noun

C1formalcommon/ˈdæm.əsk/

A noun referring to a rich, patterned fabric, typically made of silk, linen, or cotton, often used for tablecloths, napkins, or upholstery.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее богатую узорчатую ткань, обычно из шёлка, льна или хлопка, часто используемую для скатертей, салфеток или обивки.
  1. Fabric C1 formal

    A rich, heavy fabric with a reversible pattern, typically made of silk, linen, or cotton, often used for tablecloths, curtains, and upholstery.

    • The table was covered with an elegant white damask cloth.
    • She chose a damask curtain for the living room window.
    • The antique chair was upholstered in red damask.

    🇷🇺Ткань

  2. Steel C2 formal

    A type of steel with a wavy pattern, historically made in Damascus, used for sword blades.

    • The sword was forged from high-quality damask steel.
    • Collectors prize antique blades made of damask.
    • The pattern on the blade is characteristic of damask steel.

    🇷🇺Дамасская сталь

    Synonyms: damascus steeldamask steel

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