01 n. A silk cloth, of a thick, close texture, and overshot woof, which has a glossy surface.
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A silk cloth, of a thick, close texture, and overshot woof, which has a glossy surface.“Cloths of gold and satins rich of hue.” — Chaucer.
Phrases & compounds
Denmark satin —
a kind of lasting; a stout worsted stuff, woven with a satin twill, used for women's shoes.
Farmer's satin —
See under Farmer.
Satin bird —
an Australian bower bird. Called also satin grackle.
Satin spar —
A fine fibrous variety of calcite, having a pearly luster
Satin sparrow —
the shining flycatcher (Myiagra nitida) of Tasmania and Australia. The upper surface of the male is rich blackish green with a metallic luster.
Satin stone —
satin spar.