Damask (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a reversible fabric of linen, silk, cotton, or wool, woven with patterns.
  2. napery of this material.
  3. Metallurgy.
    • Damascus steel.
    • the pattern or wavy appearance peculiar to the surface of such steel.
  4. the pink color of the damask rose.
adjective
  1. made of or resembling damask: damask cloth.
  2. of the pink color of the damask rose.
verb (used with object)
  1. to damascene.
  2. to weave or adorn with elaborate design, as damask cloth.
noun
    • a reversible fabric, usually silk or linen, with a pattern woven into it. It is used for table linen, curtains, etc
    • table linen made from this
    • (as modifier)
  1. short for Damascus steel
  2. the wavy markings on such steel
    • the greyish-pink colour of the damask rose
    • (as adjective)
verb
  1. (tr) another word for damascene (def. 1)
Damask (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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