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satin weave

satin weave

5.6
A way of crossing threads to make a smooth, shiny fabric used for clothes and bedding
  • noun
  • /ˈsætɪn wiːv/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tejido satinado
  • In textile design class, we learned to distinguish plain weave from satin weave.

Examples

  • The dress is made from a beautiful satin weave.

  • This fabric has a beautiful sheen because it was made with a satin weave.

  • A satin weave is often used in evening gowns and luxury bedding.

  • I love the satin weave of this fabric!

  • The dress was made from a satin weave, giving it a luxurious, glossy finish.

  • She chose a fabric with a satin weave because it adds a sophisticated look to her evening gown.

  • The tablecloth featured a stunning satin weave that reflected the candlelight beautifully.

How Smooth

satin weave
  • Specialized
5.6
sateen
1 7.4
twill weave
  • Specialized
6.5
plain weave
  • Specialized
5.3

Surface Forms

satin weave singular
satin weaves plural

Morphology

satin + weave

The noun phrase is directly compositional: 'satin' (a lustrous cloth) modifies 'weave' (pattern of interlaced threads) to indicate a weaving method that yields a satin-like glossy surface. This adjective+noun pattern is a straightforward, cross-linguistic way to name a type or method, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

Satin weave comes from a way of weaving where long threads lie on the cloth surface, making it smooth and shiny like satin. So the name links the weave method to the 'smooth, glossy surface' it creates.