nylon
any of a class of thermoplastic polyamides capable of extrusion when molten into fibers, sheets, etc., of extreme toughness, strength, and elasticity, synthesized by the interaction of a dicarboxylic acid with a diamine: used especially for yarn, fabrics, and bristles, as for brushes.
nylons, stockings made of nylon, especially sheer, full-length ones for women.
Origin of nylon
1Other words from nylon
- half-nylon, adjective
Words Nearby nylon
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How to use nylon in a sentence
Alice wore a black nylon rain jacket that looked as if it was ill prepared to deal with the coming chill.
The Wildly Peaceful, Human, Almost Boring, Ultimately Great New York City Protests for Eric Garner | Mike Barnicle | December 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey are unapologetically uncool, the men in white nylon jumpsuits and the women in “artsy” drop earrings.
Sneer and Clothing in Miami: Inside The $3 Billion Woodstock of Contemporary Art | Jay Michaelson | December 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFour of them carried a thick black nylon body bag, two to a side, and loaded it into the middle of the hull.
The mother unties the palm staves from the mattress, then takes the nylon ropes and ties the mattress to the boat.
Whatever You Do Someone Will Die. A Short Story About Impossible Choices in Iraq | Nathan Bradley Bethea | August 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOther techniques included laser-cut laces, braiding, and high-gloss liquid fabrics made from silk and nylon.
Conservatively dressed—matching coat and trousers of orange nylon tweed—royal blue half-brim bowler—carrying a blue brief case.
The Penal Cluster | Ivar Jorgensen (AKA Randall Garrett)From his pocket he took a long strip of cloth and some of the tough nylon cords from the net.
Stalemate | Basil Eugene WellsI gave her a nylon nightgown and a little nylon coat that went on and she was sitting and touching it.
Warren Commission (9 of 26): Hearings Vol. IX (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President KennedyHe was firmly attached to the ship by a long nylon rope which he hooked to rings set on the outer shell.
The Secret of the Ninth Planet | Donald Allen WollheimThen he hastily drew off his left gauntlet and the thin nylon glove that was the inner protection of his suit.
The Secret of the Ninth Planet | Donald Allen Wollheim
British Dictionary definitions for nylon (1 of 2)
/ (ˈnaɪlɒn) /
a class of synthetic polyamide materials made by copolymerizing dicarboxylic acids with diamines. They can be moulded into a variety of articles, such as combs and machine parts. Nylon monofilaments are used for bristles, etc, and nylon fibres can be spun into yarn
yarn or cloth made of nylon, used for clothing, stockings, etc
(as modifier): a nylon dress See also nylons
Origin of nylon
1British Dictionary definitions for NYLON (2 of 2)
/ (ˈnaɪlɒn) /
informal a high-earning business executive who enjoys a transatlantic lifestyle, living part of the year in New York City and part in London
Origin of NYLON
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Scientific definitions for nylon
[ nī′lŏn′ ]
Any of various materials made of synthetic polyamides (a type of nitrogen-containing polymer). Nylon is very strong and elastic, and can be formed into fibers, sheets, or bristles. It is used to make fabrics, plastics, and molded products.
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