Definition of gossamer

gossamernoun

sa

/ˈɡɒsəmə(r)//ˈɡɑːsəmər/

The word "gossamer" stems from the Old English word "gos" which means "down," closely resembling the fine, delicate filaments found on feathers or the fuzzy coats of certain animals such as goosebumps. As the language evolved, "gos" came to refer to the light and nearly transparent fabrics commonly used to make dreams or fantasies seem less substantial. The Middle English word "gosmer" was formed by joining "gos" with "-mer," which means "one who weaves, makes (cloth)." By the 16th century, "gossamer" came to mean a material made of silk or linen thread, light and fine enough to resemble mist or mere breath. Over time, the meaning of "gossamer" has broadened to include anything that is delicate, diaphanous, or seemingly insubstantial, like the gossamer wings of a butterfly or the feeling of gossamer hopefulness.

Summary
type tính từ: (gossamery)
meaningmỏng nhẹ như tơ
type danh từ
meaningtơ nhện
meaningthe, sa, vải mỏng
exampleas light as gossamer: mỏng nhẹ như tơ
namespace

the very fine thread made by spiders

sợi chỉ rất mảnh do nhện tạo ra

Example:
  • The spider's web was as delicate as gossamer, shimmering in the early morning sunlight.

    Mạng nhện mỏng manh như tơ, lấp lánh dưới ánh nắng mặt trời buổi sáng sớm.

  • The feathers on the bird's wings were so fine and light, they could have been made of gossamer.

    Những chiếc lông trên cánh chim rất mịn và nhẹ, chúng có thể được làm bằng tơ nhện.

  • She wore a sheer gossamer gown that danced around her as she moved.

    Cô ấy mặc một chiếc váy mỏng như tơ, tung bay theo từng chuyển động của cô.

  • The autumn breeze gently blew through the trees, causing their leaves to rustle like gossamer.

    Làn gió mùa thu nhẹ nhàng thổi qua những hàng cây, khiến lá cây xào xạc như tơ nhện.

  • The veil that hung in the church was woven from gossamer, transparent as air.

    Tấm màn che trong nhà thờ được dệt từ sợi mỏng, trong suốt như không khí.

any very light fine material

bất kỳ vật liệu mịn rất nhẹ

Example:
  • a gown of gossamer silk

    một chiếc váy lụa tơ tằm

  • the gossamer wings of a dragonfly

    đôi cánh mỏng manh của chuồn chuồn