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What (who) is crushed velvet - definition
TYPE OF PILE FABRIC
Velvet (fabric); Velvets; Crushed velvet; Panne velvet; Velvet satin; Uncut velvet; Cut velvet; Mirror velvet; Panné velvet; Panné; Paon velvet; Stamped velvet; Nacré velvet; Chiffon velvet; Ciselé; Lyons velvet; Wedding-ring velvet; Voided velvet; Silk velvet; Beaded velvet
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crushed velvet
¦ noun velvet which has its nap pointing in different directions in irregular patches.
Velvet
·vi To pain velvet.
II. Velvet ·vt To make like, or cover with, velvet.
III. Velvet ·adj Made of velvet; soft and delicate, like velvet; velvety.
IV. Velvet ·noun The soft and highly vascular deciduous skin which envelops and nourishes the antlers of deer during their rapid growth.
V. Velvet ·noun A silk fabric, having a short, close nap of erect threads. Inferior qualities are made with a silk pile on a cotton or linen back.
velvet
n. (misc.) as smooth as velvet
Wikipedia
Velvet
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Velvet is a type of woven tufted fabric in which the cut threads are evenly distributed, with a short, dense pile, giving it a distinctive soft feel. By extension, the word velvety means "smooth like velvet". In the past, velvet was typically made from silk. Today, velvet can be made from linen, cotton, wool and synthetic fibers.
Examples of use of crushed velvet
1. And ‘Mike Myers‘ a.k.a Austin Powers was the grooviest man of mystery on the red carpet, in his trademark crushed velvet suit.
2. Returning the compliment, Mr Gorbachev, 75, said: ‘It is so very good to see you and to talk with you again.‘ Dressed in crushed velvet and pearls, Lady Thatcher also discussed her friend‘s new charity – the Raisa Gorbachev Foundation – set up to tackle child cancer. ‘Of course it‘s a good idea.