nylon

nylon Definition

☆ ny·lon (nī′län′)

noun

any of a group of synthetic long-chain polymeric amides with recurring amide groups, made into fiber, yarn, bristles, sheets, molded plastics, etc. that have great strength and elasticity
1. any of the materials made from nylon
2. stockings of nylon yarn

Etymology: arbitrary coinage, infl. by (cott)on and (ray)on

nylon Synonyms

synthetic(s), polyamide product; synthetic fiber, synthetic cloth, synthetic plastic; see cloth, fiber 1, plastic.

nylon Usage Examples

Converse of object

dope: Doped nylon covering is used on the whole model.
quilt: Price: £ 140.00 Including VAT My Flat In London Petite Bee Tote - Brown Classic tote bag in chocolate brown quilted nylon.
reinforce: Handles on all the knives are built for comfort and made to last using premium materials like aluminum, steel and glass reinforced nylon.

Adjective modifier

pvc-coated: Frame Pads - 30mm ( 1.2 ' ) thick, polyethylene foam in double-sided pvc-coated nylon.
breathable: A breathable nylon adjustable waist tube with removable braces.
coated: The skin is made from military standard, heavyweight PU coated waterproof nylon.
ballistic: Ballistic nylon is used extensively throughout the pack for unequaled durability.
double-sided: Frame Pads - 30mm ( 1.2 ' ) thick, polyethylene foam in double-sided pvc-coated nylon.
durable: Durable glass-reinforced nylon handles provide a sure grip for working with the 420 stainless steel blade.

Modifies a noun

oxford: Made of durable nylon oxford fabrics, the pack has adjustable shoulder straps.
webbing: Ruffwear - Flat Out Leash Our Flat Out six-foot nylon webbing lead has some particularly useful features.
taffeta: Shakespeare Bivvy - Double skin construction from 1000mm PU coated nylon taffeta offers total waterproof protection with the added benefit of minimal condensation.
stocking: Similarly, using the lower part of a nylon stocking over the bare leg may help.
monofilament: Whiplash is up to 5 times thinner than nylon monofilaments for the same breaking strength.
tights: Women who always wear nylon tights are also inviting foot problems.

Noun used with modifier

ripstop: He is flying 11 square meters of ripstop nylon designed to harness the awesome power of the wind.
rip-stop: Finished in rip-stop nylon, ideal for normal all-weather use.
denier: Made from soft but sturdy 600 denier nylon fabric.
zip: The outer skin of the bag is produced from rip-stop nylon and the bag comes complete in a large zip nylon carry bag.
waterproof: The skin is made from military standard, heavyweight PU coated waterproof nylon.

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