GAUZE-LIKE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does gauze-like mean? 

• GAUZE-LIKE (adjective)
  The adjective GAUZE-LIKE has 1 sense:

1. so thin as to transmit light

  Familiarity information: GAUZE-LIKE used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• GAUZE-LIKE (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

So thin as to transmit light

Synonyms:

cobwebby; diaphanous; filmy; gauze-like; gauzy; gossamer; see-through; sheer; transparent; vaporous; vapourous

Context example:

vaporous silks

Similar:

thin (of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section)