Gossamer (Noun)
Meaning 1
A gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The wedding veil was made of a delicate gossamer that caught the light and shimmered like a spider's web.
- The designer's latest collection featured intricate evening gowns crafted from layers of gossamer that seemed to float on the runway.
- The gossamer fabric was so fine that it felt like wearing a cloud, and the model moved with an ethereal quality.
- The couturier carefully draped the gossamer over the mannequin, creating a flowing, diaphanous effect that was both delicate and dramatic.
- The vintage wedding dress was made of a fragile gossamer that had yellowed with age, but still retained its airy, romantic charm.
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Meaning 2
Filaments from a web that was spun by a spider.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.