'nylon' definitions:
Definition of 'nylon'
(from WordNet)
noun
A thermoplastic polyamide; a family of strong resilient synthetic fibers
noun
A synthetic fabric
Definition of 'nylon'
From: GCIDE
- nylon \nylon\ n.
- 1. Any of several thermoplastic polyamide plastics, comprising a family of high-strength resilient synthetic materials, used mostly in fibers. [WordNet 1.5]
- 2. A synthetic fabric consisting of fibers of nylon[wn1]. [WordNet 1.5]
- 3. pl. Stockings made of a thin form of nylon[2], especially full-length stockings either sheer of of varying shades. [PJC]
Synonyms of 'nylon'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- acetate,
- acetate rayon,
- alpaca,
- angora,
- Aralac,
- arras,
- astrakhan,
- Avisco,
- Axminster,
- baize,
- bast,
- batik,
- blanketing,
- broadcloth,
- broadloom,
- brocade,
- bunting,
- calico,
- cambric,
- canvas,
- carpeting,
- cashmere,
- castor,
- Celanese,
- cheesecloth,
- Chemstrand,
- chiffon,
- chinchilla,
- chintz,
- coating,
- coir,
- cord,
- corduroy,
- cotton,
- crash,
- crepe,
- crepe de chine,
- cretonne,
- crinoline,
- Dacron,
- damask,
- denim,
- doeskin,
- drill,
- drilling,
- drugget,
- duck,
- duffel,
- Dynel,
- felt,
- flannel,
- flannelette,
- flax,
- fleece,
- floss,
- foulard,
- frieze,
- fustian,
- gauze,
- Georgette,
- gingham,
- gossamer,
- grenadine,
- grogram,
- grosgrain,
- gunny,
- haircloth,
- Harris Tweed,
- hemp,
- herringbone,
- hessian,
- homespun,
- hop sacking,
- horsehair,
- huck,
- huckaback,
- jersey,
- jute,
- kapok,
- lame,
- Lastex,
- lawn,
- Leatherette,
- linen,
- linoleum,
- linsey-woolsey,
- lisle,
- list,
- llama hair,
- loden,
- longcloth,
- luster,
- mackinaw,
- mackintosh,
- madras,
- maline,
- Manila,
- manta,
- mantua,
- marquisette,
- mat,
- matting,
- melton,
- merino,
- messaline,
- mohair,
- moire,
- moleskin,
- mousseline de soie,
- murrey,
- muslin,
- nainsook,
- nankeen,
- near-silk,
- net,
- netting,
- oakum,
- oil silk,
- oilcloth,
- organdy,
- organza,
- Orlon,
- paisley,
- panne,
- panne velvet,
- pepper-and-salt,
- percale,
- pique,
- plaid,
- plush,
- polyester,
- pongee,
- poplin,
- print,
- Qiana,
- quilting,
- radium,
- raffia,
- rayon,
- rayon casheen,
- rep,
- Revolite,
- rugging,
- russet,
- sackcloth,
- sacking,
- sailcloth,
- sarcenet,
- sateen,
- satin,
- say,
- seersucker,
- serge,
- shalloon,
- shantung,
- sharkskin,
- sheers,
- sheeting,
- shoddy,
- shot silk,
- silk,
- sisal,
- spandex,
- spun rayon,
- stamin,
- stammel,
- stockinette,
- stuff,
- suede,
- swansdown,
- tabaret,
- tabby,
- taffeta,
- taffety,
- tapestry,
- tarpaulin,
- tartan,
- terry cloth,
- Terylene,
- tick,
- ticking,
- tricotine,
- tulle,
- tussah,
- tussore,
- tweed,
- twill,
- Ultrasuede,
- veiling,
- Velon,
- velours,
- velure,
- velvet,
- velveteen,
- Vicara,
- voile,
- wash-and-wear fabric,
- watered fabric,
- webbing,
- wool,
- worsted,
- yarn,
- zephyr