- damask dam·ask
- ['dæməsk]
1. ndamasco2. adjdamascato (-a)
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dam|ask — «DAM uhsk», noun, adjective, verb. –n. 1. a firm, shiny, reversible linen, silk, or cotton fabric with woven designs: »hangings of damask. 2. a linen material of this type used especially for tablecloths and napkins: »Spotless damask covered the… … Useful english dictionary
dam·ask — /ˈdæməsk/ noun, pl asks [count, noncount] : a thick usually shiny cloth that has patterns woven into it damask adj damask curtains The tablecloth is damask … Useful english dictionary
Damask — Dam ask (d[a^]m ask), n. [From the city Damascus, L. Damascus, Gr. Damasko s, Heb. Dammesq, Ar. Daemeshq; cf. Heb. d meseq damask; cf. It. damasco, Sp. damasco, F. damas. Cf. {Damascene}, {Damass[ E]}.] 1. Damask silk; silk woven with an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Damask — Dam ask, a. 1. Pertaining to, or originating at, the city of Damascus; resembling the products or manufactures of Damascus. [1913 Webster] 2. Having the color of the damask rose. [1913 Webster] But let concealment, like a worm i the bud, Feed on… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Damask color — Damask Dam ask, a. 1. Pertaining to, or originating at, the city of Damascus; resembling the products or manufactures of Damascus. [1913 Webster] 2. Having the color of the damask rose. [1913 Webster] But let concealment, like a worm i the bud,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Damask plum — Damask Dam ask, a. 1. Pertaining to, or originating at, the city of Damascus; resembling the products or manufactures of Damascus. [1913 Webster] 2. Having the color of the damask rose. [1913 Webster] But let concealment, like a worm i the bud,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Damask rose — Damask Dam ask, a. 1. Pertaining to, or originating at, the city of Damascus; resembling the products or manufactures of Damascus. [1913 Webster] 2. Having the color of the damask rose. [1913 Webster] But let concealment, like a worm i the bud,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Damask steel — Damask Dam ask, a. 1. Pertaining to, or originating at, the city of Damascus; resembling the products or manufactures of Damascus. [1913 Webster] 2. Having the color of the damask rose. [1913 Webster] But let concealment, like a worm i the bud,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Damask — Dam ask, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Damasked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Damasking}.] To decorate in a way peculiar to Damascus or attributed to Damascus; particularly: (a) with flowers and rich designs, as silk; (b) with inlaid lines of gold, etc., or with a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
damask — dam•ask [[t]ˈdæm əsk[/t]] n. 1) tex an elaborately patterned, usu. reversible fabric of linen, silk, cotton, wool, or synthetic fibers, woven on a Jacquard loom 2) mel a) Damascus steel b) the wavy appearance of such steel 3) the pink color of… … From formal English to slang
damask — dam|ask [ˈdæməsk] n [U] [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: Damascus, where it was first made] a type of cloth with a pattern woven into it, often used to cover furniture ▪ a damask tablecloth … Dictionary of contemporary English
