2. clothing 2 Flashcards
long curtains.
In crowded Athens, heavy #drapes are not de rigueur, nor are lowered voices, and the neighbourhood sights and sounds press in upon you.
a closely woven fabric of silk, cotton, or nylon, that has a thick short pile on one side.
The girls looked stunning in silk, chiffon and #velvet as they modelled two-piece outfits and flowing ensembles.
close or join securely.
By the end of the suitcase’s usefulness, age had worn the corners down to the cardboard but the hinges stayed in place and the snaps #fastened.
an important or powerful person, especially in the motion picture or media industry.
Here the night will be boogied away by an A-list celebrity smorgasbord of movie stars, #moguls , sports personalities and billionaires.
exhibit; display.
The fashion show will be a daily event with local and Bangalore models #showcasing their ramp skills.
a general direction in which something is developing or changing.
The editors followed the general #trends within economic history, whose foundations were developed elsewhere.
full of energy and enthusiasm.
The director says that he has always been inspired by the #vibrant energy of the youth and the charm of campuses.
the part of a garment that wholly or partly covers a person’s arm.
It was a cropped top with short #sleeves with a low neckline that bared my shoulders and some of my stomach.
take (something) away or off from the position occupied.
Often it’s as simple as damp mopping with a solution of ammonia and water and rinsing to #remove oils, makeup, or other substances.
tear or pull (something) quickly or forcibly away from something or someone.
Darren checked for a pulse and quickly #ripped his hand back.
an individual article or unit, especially one that is part of a list, collection, or set.
Donate the unwanted #item to charity, as someone will certainly appreciate it.
a dummy used to display clothes in a store window.
Signs announcing ‘Special Sales’ were gone from shop windows - and there were two more #mannequins than the day before.
an outdoor overgarment, typically sleeveless, that hangs loosely from the shoulders.
Trudy used a clean #cloak to hide beneath as she went across the hall to the bath room.
a length of cane or a slender stick, especially one used as a support for plants, as a walking stick, or as an instrument of punishment.
Feed tomatoes regularly, pinching out any side shoots that form and tying the main stems to #canes for support.
a long open box or trough for horses or cattle to eat from.
The sheep, cattle and donkeys were all stabled, their #mangers stocked with enough hay to last through the Sabbath.
