oiled silk
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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With fine oiled silk suture on arterial needles, the incision is closed, and the clamps are removed.
From Time Magazine Archive
The rigid frame held a skin of oiled silk in place to contain the hydrogen, and although this was tough enough to withstand minor scratches, a hundredweight of blazing rock was too much for it.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
Cover the part with oiled silk to prevent the evaporation of the perspirable matter, and thus to keep it moist.
From Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Darwin, Erasmus
When desired, this may be covered with the Lister protective material or a piece of oiled silk to prevent evaporation at the surface.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
His fishing tackle, the pride of his young life, was neatly rolled in oiled silk and stood near at hand.
From Astounding Stories of Super-Science April 1930 by Bates, Harry
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