silk

Example Sentences

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The dollar's decline against the euro and other currencies also made its silk scarves and other goods more expensive, yet demand held up over the year, Dumas said.

From Barron's

Huge black velvety spiders, as big as Strong Jonn's hand, crawling over vast webs of white silk that draped the trees so thickly that the bark and leaves were hidden.

From Literature

Her shadows were like silk ribbons tugging her higher and higher.

From Literature

Scientists are using spider silk to help develop surgical devices for nerve regeneration.

From BBC

Along with recreating the fabric known as sea silk, the team uncovered the scientific reason behind its long-lasting golden color.

From Science Daily