nylon
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3.1
- noun
- /ˈnaɪlən/
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nylon
- "Very nice coat," he said in French, referring to the heavy nylon windbreaker I was wearing.
- nylon stockings
- nylon strings
- nylon rope
OK, so this is the nylon band gold royal blue.
- OK, so this is the nylon band gold royal blue.
- Coffee grounds, coffee filters and non nylon tea bags.
- A lot of them are oil based, like polyester, nylon, spandex.
- Grow vertically and give this this nylon netting and the C clips a try.
- Swiss Army knife, pair of scissors, some nylon string.
Examples
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When they were made out of nylon, they became cheap and abundant.
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By her side was a small nylon suitcase.
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I got the nylon bag in beige and it has this cute little bag.
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Other groups found that a tightly pulled nylon string worked best.
Academic text (2013) -
The first object is a pair of nylon wires vertically suspended in the water tank.
Academic text (1997) -
Swathed in three towels, she held her thin nylon underwear up to the light before putting it on.
Fiction book (1995) -
I hand sew myself the windsock with a nylon fabric.
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Present-day driftnets, however, are made of nylon and can measure up to 50 km in length.
Academic text (2017) -
At the same time, our people grumbled for more nylons and washing machines.
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The backpack is made from durable nylon, ensuring it can withstand heavy use.
Synonyms
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3.2
A strong, light man-made material that people use to make clothes and plastic things
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5.1
A soft fabric made from plant fibers that looks like silk
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7.5
Fabric or clothing made from polyester
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6.8
A strong, light plastic used to make ropes, containers, and packaging
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4.0
A fiber made using chemicals, not from plants or animals
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3.3
A strong man-made thread that dries quickly and does not shrink or wrinkle easily
Compounds
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2.6
A thin close-fitting covering for the foot and leg made of nylon and worn by women
How Strong
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nylon was made as a brand name in the 1930s for a new strong, light man-made material from the company DuPont, so the name was invented rather than coming from an old language. One popular story says the name comes from NY + LON, which stand for New York and London, and another helpful way to remember it is that it sounds like 'no run' for stockings, which is why nylon today means that strong man-made fabric.