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vel·vet V0049000 (vĕl′vĭt)n.1. A soft fabric having a smooth, dense pile and a plain underside.2. a. Something suggesting the smooth surface of velvet.b. Smoothness; softness.3. The soft, furry covering on the developing antlers of deer.4. Informal a. The winnings of a gambler.b. A profit or gain beyond what is expected or due.5. New England See milkshake.
[Middle English veluet, probably from Old Provençal, from Vulgar Latin *villūtittus, diminutive of *villūtus, from Latin villus, shaggy hair, nap.]velvet (ˈvɛlvɪt) n1. (Textiles) a. a fabric of silk, cotton, nylon, etc, with a thick close soft usually lustrous pileb. (as modifier): velvet curtains. 2. anything with a smooth soft surface3. a. smoothness; softnessb. (as modifier): velvet skin; a velvet night. 4. (Zoology) the furry covering of the newly formed antlers of a deer5. (Gambling, except Cards) slang chiefly a. gambling or speculative winningsb. a gain, esp when unexpectedly high6. velvet glove gentleness or caution, often concealing strength or determination (esp in the phrase an iron fist or hand in a velvet glove)[C14: veluet, from Old French veluotte, from velu hairy, from Vulgar Latin villutus (unattested), from Latin villus shaggy hair] ˈvelvet-ˌlike adj ˈvelvety adjvel•vet (ˈvɛl vɪt)
n. 1. a fabric of silk, nylon, acetate, rayon, etc., sometimes having a cotton backing, with a thick, soft pile formed of loops of the warp thread. 2. something likened to this fabric, as in softness or texture. 3. the soft, deciduous covering of a growing antler. 4. Informal. a. winnings. b. clear gain or profit. adj. 5. Also, vel′vet•ed. made of or covered with velvet. 6. resembling or suggesting velvet; soft. [1275–1325; Middle English velvet, velu(w)et < Old French veluotte=velu (< Medieval Latin vil(l)ūtus; Latin vill(us) shaggy nap (compare villus) + Late Latin -ūtus, for Latin -ātus -ate1) + -otte n. suffix] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | velvet - a silky densely piled fabric with a plain backcloth, fabric, textile, material - artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress" | | Adj. | 1. | velvet - smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or tastevelvet-textured, velvetysmooth - having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities; "smooth skin"; "a smooth tabletop"; "smooth fabric"; "a smooth road"; "water as smooth as a mirror" | | 2. | velvet - resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surfacevelvetysoft - yielding readily to pressure or weight |
Translationsvelvet (ˈvelvit) noun, adjective (of) a type of cloth made from silk etc with a soft, thick surface. Her dress was made of velvet; a velvet jacket. 天鵝絨(的) 天鹅绒（的） ˈvelvety adjective 天鵝絨的 天鹅绒的velvet
an iron hand in a velvet gloveA person who has a gentle, sweet, or unassuming appearance or disposition, but who in reality is particularly severe, forceful, or uncompromising. Tom is in for it now with his wife. She might seem like a nice lady to us, but she's an iron hand in a velvet glove when they're at home. The new leader of the country rose to power by promises of democracy and equality to its citizens, but, as his despotic intentions came to light, he soon proved an iron hand in a velvet glove.See also: glove, hand, iron, velvetvelvet handcuffsA situation that is undesirable, unenjoyable, or unfulfilling but that provides enough financial security as to make one unwilling or unable to leave. After nearly three years at my mind-numbing job, held back by the velvet handcuffs of my salary and benefits, I decided to break away from it all and go live in Japan.See also: handcuff, velvetan iron fist in a velvet gloveA person who has a gentle, sweet, or unassuming appearance or disposition, but who in reality is particularly severe, forceful, and uncompromising. Tom is in for it now with his wife. She might seem like a nice lady to us, but she's an iron fist in a velvet glove. The new leader of the country rose to power with promises of democracy and equality, but as his despotic intentions came to light he soon proved to be an iron fist in a velvet glove.See also: fist, glove, iron, velvetthe little gentleman in the velvet coatobsolete, literary A humorous name for the mole. The ground was dotted with tiny hills. "What is it that made these?" I asked my uncle. "Why, the little gentleman in the velvet coat," he replied, suppressing a smile.See also: coat, gentleman, little, velvetiron handA manner that is severe, forceful, or uncompromising. Grandma runs the house with an iron hand—if you break a rule, you're grounded for weeks.See also: hand, ironrule with a velvet gloveTo rule, govern, or control a group or population in a very permissive, lenient, or flexible manner. A noun or pronoun can be used between "rule" and "with." The principal has been ruling the school with a velvet glove, trusting students to behave and follow the rules of their own accord. Not surprisingly, the place is in near-constant chaos. You can't rule with a velvet glove and expect every employees to put in their full efforts day in, day out.See also: glove, rule, velvet(as) soft as velvetExceptionally soft and/or smooth. I love how your face feels after you shave—it's as soft as velvet! This is my favorite blanket to get snuggled up in at night. It's soft as velvet, and it keeps me nice and warm in bed.See also: soft, velvetrule with a velvet gloveFig. to rule in a very gentle way. She rules with a velvet glove, but she gets things done, nonetheless. He may appear to rule with a velvet glove, but he is really quite cruel.See also: glove, rule, velvet*soft as a baby's bottom and soft as a baby's backside; *soft as down; *soft as silk; *soft as velvetCliché very soft and smooth to the touch. (*Also: as ~.) This cloth is as soft as a baby's bottom. The kitten's fur was as soft as down. Your touch is soft as silk. This lotion will make your skin soft as velvet.See also: bottom, softiron handRigorous control, as in He ruled the company with an iron hand. This usage is sometimes put as iron hand in a velvet glove, meaning "firm but seemingly gentle control," as in She runs the town with an iron hand in a velvet glove. [c. 1700] See also: hand, ironvelvetsee under iron hand. an iron fist in the velvet glove If you describe someone or something as an iron fist in the velvet glove you mean that they look gentle but in fact they use a lot of force. There is an iron fist in the velvet glove of the charming Irishman as he plots to make Leeds the top team of the new millennium.See also: fist, glove, iron, velvetthe little gentleman in the velvet coat the mole. humorous This expression was a toast used by the Jacobites, supporters of the deposed James II and his descendants in their claim to the British throne. It referred to the belief that the death of King William III resulted from complications following a fall from his horse when it stumbled over a molehill. The phrase is found in various other forms, including the wee gentleman in black velvet .See also: coat, gentleman, little, velvetan iron hand (or fist) in a velvet glove firmness or ruthlessness masked by outward gentleness.See also: glove, hand, iron, velvetiron hand (in a velvet glove), to rule with anTo rule with absolute firmness (concealed by a mild manner). Ruling with iron was an idea expressed in the Bible, in the Book of Revelation: “And he shall rule them with a rod of iron” (2:27). Iron hand in a velvet glove comes from Thomas Carlyle’s Latter-Day Pamphlets (1850) and is there ascribed to Napoleon Bonaparte: “‘Iron hand in a velvet glove,’ as Napoleon defined it.” However, the phrase has been attributed to other rulers, too, among them Charles V. Today it is more often used for lesser authorities, such as a strict parent, but may be dying out.See also: hand, iron, rule, velvetvelvet
velvet, fabric having a soft, thick, short pile, usually of silk, and a plain twill or satin weave ground. The pile surface is formed by weaving an extra set of warp threads that are looped over wires as in Wilton carpet, the rods being withdrawn after the weft thread is placed, leaving a row of loops or tufts across the breadth. The loops may remain uncut, forming terry velvet, or be cut, automatically in machine weaving or by a special tool in handlooming. The fabric may also be woven double, face to face, then cut apart. Velvet is supposedly one of the silk weaves developed on the ancient shuttle looms of China. The most beautiful weaves, such as brocades, are still done by hand. India has produced velvet from remote times, often richly embroidered, for the furniture and trappings of royalty. Many fine velvets were made in Turkey, and Persia was famous for its beautiful designs and colors. Magnificent velvets were used in Europe in 12th- and 13th-century religious and court ceremonials. Lucca and Genoa apparently were the first cities to make fine velvets and excelled through the 16th and 17th cent. Genoese velvet was notable for designs formed by contrasts of cut and uncut pile. Venetian and Florentine fabrics were sumptuous brocades, floral designs on contrasting grounds or on cloth of gold. Utrecht made a rich, heavy velvet used for wall and furniture coverings. Modern velvets are of many types and grades. Lyons velvet has a stiff ground and erect pile. Transparent velvet has a sheer foundation. Panne velvet is a long-napped weave, pressed. Plush and velveteen resemble velvet and are sometimes used as substitutes; the weft loops, rather than the warp loops, form the pile on these substitutes.What does it mean when you dream about velvet?The appearance of this elegant material in a dream may represent the dreamer’s emotions—soft, sensuous, and elegant. If the dreamer is wearing velvet, it may indicate that some honor is forthcoming. velvet[′vel·vət] (textiles) A fabric with a short, thick-set pile of silk, cotton, or other fiber on a back that is closely woven and of the same or different fibers. velvet1. a. a fabric of silk, cotton, nylon, etc., with a thick close soft usually lustrous pile b. (as modifier): velvet curtains 2. the furry covering of the newly formed antlers of a deer 3. Slang chiefly USa. gambling or speculative winnings b. a gain, esp when unexpectedly high velvet
Synonyms for velvetnoun a silky densely piled fabric with a plain backRelated Words- cloth
- fabric
- textile
- material
adj smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or tasteSynonymsRelated Wordsadj resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surfaceSynonymsRelated Words |