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Gauze vs Silk - What's the difference?

gauze | silk |


As nouns the difference between gauze and silk

is that gauze is a thin fabric with a loose, open weave while silk is a fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider).

As verbs the difference between gauze and silk

is that gauze is to apply a dressing of gauze while silk is {{cx|transitive|lang=en}} To remove the silk from (corn).

As an adjective silk is

made of silk.

Yarn vs Silk - What's the difference?

yarn | silk |


In uncountable|lang=en terms the difference between yarn and silk

is that yarn is (uncountable) a twisted strand of fiber used for knitting or weaving while silk is (uncountable) a fine, soft cloth woven from silk fibers.

As nouns the difference between yarn and silk

is that yarn is (uncountable) a twisted strand of fiber used for knitting or weaving while silk is (uncountable) a fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider).

As verbs the difference between yarn and silk

is that yarn is to tell a story while silk is to remove the silk from (corn).

As an adjective silk is

made of.

Silk vs Rayon - What's the difference?

silk | rayon |


As nouns the difference between silk and rayon

is that silk is a fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider) while rayon is an alternative spelling of lang=en.

As an adjective silk

is made of silk.

As a verb silk

is {{cx|transitive|lang=en}} To remove the silk from (corn).

Dyke vs Silk - What's the difference?

dyke | silk |


As nouns the difference between dyke and silk

is that dyke is or dyke can be (slang|pejorative) a lesbian, particularly one who appears macho or acts in a macho manner this word has been reclaimed, by some, as politically empowering (see usage notes) while silk is (uncountable) a fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider).

As an adjective silk is

made of.

As a verb silk is

to remove the silk from (corn).

Silk vs Tang - What's the difference?

silk | tang |


As nouns the difference between silk and tang

is that silk is (uncountable) a fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider) while tang is pliers.

As an adjective silk

is made of.

As a verb silk

is to remove the silk from (corn).

Silk vs Bristle - What's the difference?

silk | bristle |


As a noun silk

is (uncountable) a fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider).

As an adjective silk

is made of.

As a verb silk

is to remove the silk from (corn).

As a proper noun bristle is

(slang|humorous) bristol, england (in imitation of the local dialect).

Suede vs Silk - What's the difference?

suede | silk |


As nouns the difference between suede and silk

is that suede is a type of soft leather, made from calfskin, with a brushed texture to resemble fabric, often used to make boots, clothing and fashion accessories while silk is a fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider).

As adjectives the difference between suede and silk

is that suede is made of suede while silk is made of silk.

As a verb silk is

{{cx|transitive|lang=en}} To remove the silk from (corn).

Silly vs Silk - What's the difference?

silly | silk |


In colloquial|lang=en terms the difference between silly and silk

is that silly is (colloquial) a mistake while silk is (colloquial) a senior (ie queen's/king's) counsel.

As adjectives the difference between silly and silk

is that silly is (label) pitiable; deserving of compassion; helpless while silk is made of.

As nouns the difference between silly and silk

is that silly is (colloquial) a silly person; a fool while silk is (uncountable) a fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider).

As a verb silk is

to remove the silk from (corn).

Sook vs Silk - What's the difference?

sook | silk |


As verbs the difference between sook and silk

is that sook is an alternative spelling of lang=en while silk is {{cx|transitive|lang=en}} To remove the silk from (corn).

As nouns the difference between sook and silk

is that sook is Familiar name for a calf while silk is a fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider).

As an interjection sook

is a call for calves.

As an adjective silk is

made of silk.

Cellulose vs Silk - What's the difference?

cellulose | silk |


As nouns the difference between cellulose and silk

is that cellulose is a complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives while silk is a fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider).

As adjectives the difference between cellulose and silk

is that cellulose is consisting of, or containing, cells while silk is made of silk.

As a verb silk is

{{cx|transitive|lang=en}} To remove the silk from (corn).

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