wiredrawn |
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(of ideas, etc.) fine-spun; minutely intricate.
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filature |
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the formation of threads; the reeling of silk
from cocoons (or the reel used, or the place
where this is done).
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clew |
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a ball of thread, skein of yarn, etc.
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shirr |
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to gather (cloth) on parallel threads; to bake
(eggs) in a shallow dish.
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pebrine |
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a protozoal disease of silkworms, causing
black spots and stunted growth.
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dupion |
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a single cocoon formed by two silkworms; an
irregular silk extracted from two or more
entangled cocoons.
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filar |
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having or pertaining to threads.
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daedal |
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skillful; clever; intricate; diversified.
[Gk. /daida'llein/ to work with skill]
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