velvet
/ˈvɛlvɪt/ verb C2- To cover with velvet or with a covering of a similar texture.
- To coat raw meat in starch, then in oil, preparatory to frying.
- To remove the velvet from a deer's antlers.
- To soften; to mitigate.
- to retract.
He/she/it velvets · Past velveted · Past participle velveted · -ing form velveting
Verb forms
- Base form
- velvet
- He/she/it
- velvets
- Past
- velveted
- Past participle
- velveted
- -ing form
- velveting
From the library
“Yes, and I think it is real pretty,” said Diana, looking admiringly at the short, silky curls that clustered over Anne’s head and were held in place by a very jaunty black velvet ribbon and bow.
“Velvet carpet,” sighed Anne luxuriously, “and silk curtains!
In a wardrobe were many green dresses, made of silk and satin and velvet; and all of them fitted Dorothy exactly.
But when Gayelette came running out to him she found his silks and velvet all ruined by the river.
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