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1. denier
noun. any of various former European coins of different denominations.
Antonyms
Etymology
- denier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- denarius (Latin)
2. denier
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- denier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- denarius (Latin)
3. denier
noun. a unit of measurement for the fineness of silk or nylon or rayon.
Synonyms
Etymology
- denier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- denarius (Latin)
Sentences with denier
1. Noun, singular or mass
The strands that make up microfiber fabric measure less than 1 denier, or about half as thick as a strand of silk.
2. Adjective
Look for slash-proof or flexible wire mesh made of high-tensile stainless steel or 600 x 900 denier water-repellent nylon if you have no fashion constraints.
3. Adjective, comparative
Six hundred denier polyester is a heavy duty fabric.
4. Noun, plural
By comparison, a human hair is approximately 1 denier, while sheer nylon stockings are 15 denier.
5. Adverb, comparative
Microfiber yarns are 0.5 denier or less.
