Brocade

Word BROCADE
Character 7
Hyphenation bro cade
Pronunciations /bɹəˈkeɪd/

Definitions and meanings of "Brocade"

What do we mean by brocade?

A heavy fabric interwoven with a rich, raised design. noun

To weave with a pattern in relief, for the ornamentation and enrichment of the fabric.

A silken fabric variegated with gold and silver, or having raised flowers, foliage, and other ornaments: also applied to other stuffs wrought and enriched in like manner. noun

A kind of bronze-powder used for decorating. noun

Silk stuff, woven with gold and silver threads, or ornamented with raised flowers, foliage, etc.; -- also applied to other stuffs thus wrought and enriched. noun

A thick heavy fabric into which raised patterns have been woven. noun

An item decorated with brocade. noun

To decorate fabric with raised woven patterns. verb

Weave a design into (textiles) verb

Thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern noun

A thick heavy fabric into which raised patterns have been woven, originally in gold and silver; more recently any cloth incorporating raised, woven patterns.

An item decorated with brocade.

Any of several species of noctuid moths such as some species in the genera Calophasia and Hadena

(metaphoric) A decorative pattern.

A barricade of bros. Urban Dictionary

A cavalcade of bros Urban Dictionary

A group of bros blocking an entrance way like a barricade. In this circumstance, "bros" does not mean PewDiePie fans but rather muscled college guys with deep voices who are commonly seen at parties and are in most cases, apart of a fraternity. Urban Dictionary

A portmanteu of the words bro and facade. Meaning to have outward appearance fitting of a bro. Classified by overuse of the word bro, a fascination with alcohol, and incomprehensible speach. Urban Dictionary

The intervention and blocking by brothers and/or guy friends when an ex, spouse, or another chick like her friend is either trying to cause issues with your current chick or a chick you are trying to pick up. Or if your chick shows up at a place she just shouldn't be. Similar to a blockade... Urban Dictionary

A brocade occurs when bros agree that another bro needs to stop doing something, and thus form a barricade of bros. Urban Dictionary

Friends who love to do qigong together. Especially the baduanjin, which in Chineese means '8 Silky Brocades'. This is one of the most wonderful qigong stretches and Hec Hanley and Beatrice Middleton often do it together. Brocade buddies often do qigong for hours, never stopping to speak. So if you love the healing martial arts, get a bunch a of your Brocade Buddies together and do the 8 Silky Brocades. You will feel silky! Urban Dictionary

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The word "brocade" in example sentences

At a time when the market was full of what she called "brocade and chintz with cabbage roses," Florence introduced a style of her own influenced by the modernism of the Bauhaus school, and the hand-woven fabrics and prints she commissioned were clean and sophisticated, with few frills. ❋ Unknown (2011)

He is a gentleman, affable, well dressed in Chinese brocade, and less unresponsive than are most Chinese; it was indeed a pleasure to be "conducted" by him. ❋ Ellen Mary Hayes Peck (N/A)

His wife rustled by his side in brocade which might almost stand alone for stiffness, propped upon heels that gave a majestic altitude to her tall, thin figure. ❋ Unknown (1869)

Quite a few collections really translated it in the idea of brocade: French tapestries, French wall coverings, French fabrics, he says. ❋ Unknown (2006)

In Autumn the leaves of the tree become purple or red, and they are so pretty that people call them "mountain brocade." ❋ B. 974? Murasaki Shikibu Izumi Shikibu (1920)

History served as a kind of brocade curtain, against which ordinary people (for the most part) strutted their stuff. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Wrap a turd in any kind of brocade and you still have-a turd. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The other three were nearly as lavish as the first, being made of "brocade," blue cloth of gold, and crimson velvet. ❋ Unknown (2008)

On one channel, someone was saying he'd consulted "the makeup ladies" and they said Michelle's dress was "brocade" so they were going with that. ❋ Ann Althouse (2009)

“Sundus,” a kind of brocade (low Lat. brocare to figure cloth), silk worked in high relief with gold and silver. ❋ Unknown (2006)

“Jokh al-Saklát,” rich kind of brocade on broadcloth. ❋ Unknown (2006)

WeightChoose heavy fabric such as brocade for sumptuous drapes. ❋ Unknown (2007)

= A kind of brocade used for draperies and upholstery; usually raised wool figures on a silk ground. ❋ Unknown (N/A)

Manufacturers had not come to such perfection then as now, but there were no adulterated silks or cheap imitations; the very muslins, sprigged and spotted with many fanciful variations, were as costly as brocade nowadays – the kind of brocade which the later nineteenth century indulges in. ❋ Margaret (1891)

Then came several pieces of a heavy, rich kind of brocade; then a quantity of thin filmy muslin, fine as if woven of a cobweb, and exquisitely embroidered with a beautiful and intricate design in very fine gold thread. ❋ Harry Collingwood (1886)

When this traveler visited the rajah he was sitting in a pavilion in his garden, clad in a white vestment, according to the Indian code, over which he had a cloak of gold "brocade," the ground color being carnation lined with white satin, and above it was ❋ William Eleroy Curtis (1880)

Curzon has taken a decided interest in this subject, and is doing everything in his power to revive the ancient art industries, such as brocade weaving, embroidery, carving, brass working, mosaic, lacquering, and others of a decorative character. ❋ William Eleroy Curtis (1880)

"Jokh al-Saklát," rich kind of brocade on broadcloth. ❋ Anonymous (1855)

Get the rich-list look this Christmas with 'noble' fabrics such as brocade, lamé and lace, says Hilary Alexander. ❋ Unknown (2010)

[Woah], look at that brocade over there! It'll be [impossible] [to navigate] through. ❋ BrocadeBoy (2013)

Man, look over there [at all] the drunks [falling out] of that [bar], its a total brocade. ❋ Bril (2012)

Person #1: I'm going to [brocade] my door so my mother can't get in. Person #2: Like [get a group] of PewDiePie [fanboys] to block the door? Person #1: No, I was going to get some guys from my college fraternity to block the door. ❋ DidItForTheLols (2015)

Steve: Duuuuude, I was so drunk at this place, and this chi- John: Steve, drop the [brocade], [we know] [that never happened]. ❋ Whooves (2012)

When my [future wife] [showed up] at my [bachelor party] my friends and brothers formed a Brocade at the door and wouldn't let her in. ❋ Watchguy (2009)

Bro 1: Man, our [bro is] getting really drunk, maybe we should [cut him off]? Bro 2: Yeah man, let's [brocade] the bar! ❋ FlyingPiranha (2014)

Bryant: Hey [Hec], let's do some [qigong]! After all, we are Brocade Buddies. Hec: You got that right. The baduanjin, the 8 Silky Stretches. (he starts doing them) Bryant: Easy now, you don't want too much fire. This is meant to heal, not hurt. Hec: Yes. (he does Drawing the Bow to Shoot the Hawk) Now, that felt good. This is crazy fun! Bryant: Now, let's do Angry Gaze. (he squats into the horse stance and punches at [Hec's] stomach) There, think [Angry Tiger]! Hec: Good one, my poor heart! These brocades really work. Hooooooooooo (the heart healing sound). Bryant: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do that. Hec: Its okay. Now, those are great exercises, huh? But now I need a [Hanley Freeze]. You want one? Bryant: Sure! How about a chi massage, too? That'll perk you up. Hec: (starts rubbing on Bryant) Easy now. We're Brocade Buddies! Now, this is going to be good. Don't hurt yourself. Bryant: [Xie] [xie]! (means 'thank you' in Chineese) That was one great workout. I feel silky now! Brocade Buddies forever! High wu! ('five', in Chineese) ❋ Dusty's Baby Powder (2011)

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