gossamer

gossamer has 7 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 8.

Definitions

• n.. A fine, filmy substance, like cobwebs, floating in the air, in calm, clear weather, especially in autumn. It is seen in stubble fields and on furze or low bushes, and is formed by small spiders.
• n.. Any very thin gauzelike fabric; also, a thin waterproof stuff.
• n.. An outer garment, made of waterproof gossamer.
• n.. filaments from a web that was spun by a spider
• n.. a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
• a.. characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy; "this smallest and most ethereal of birds"; "gossamer shading through his playing"
• a.. so thin as to transmit light; "a hat with a diaphanous veil"; "filmy wings of a moth"; "gauzy clouds of dandelion down"; "gossamer cobwebs"; "sheer silk stockings"; "transparent chiffon"; "vaporous silks"