damask in German
damask in German is Damast, Damastgewebe — damask means a reversible fabric, traditionally silk or linen, woven so that its pattern shows through the contrast between matte and shiny threads rather than through dye.
damask in German
Damast
An ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus.
Damastgewebe
An ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus.
Damast
The peculiar markings or water of such steel.
What does "damask" mean?
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noun A reversible fabric, traditionally silk or linen, woven so that its pattern shows through the contrast between matte and shiny threads rather than through dye.
"The dining chairs were upholstered in a deep red damask."
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adjective Of a greyish-pink colour, like that of the damask rose.
"Her cheeks turned a soft damask shade in the cold."
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damask in a sentence
- The dining chairs were upholstered in a deep red damask.
- She hung damask curtains that caught the light differently depending on where you stood.
- Her cheeks turned a soft damask shade in the cold.
- The paint chart offered a damask tone between pink and grey.
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What is "damask" in German?
"damask" in German is Damast, Damastgewebe. damask means: A reversible fabric, traditionally silk or linen, woven so that its pattern shows through the contrast between matte and shiny threads rather than through dye.
How do you use "damask" in a sentence?
Example: "The dining chairs were upholstered in a deep red damask." In German, "damask" is Damast, Damastgewebe.
Are there other ways to say "damask" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "damask": Damast, Damastgewebe.
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