batik
/bΙΛtiΛk/
B2 Β· Upper Int.β
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Simple Meaning
a way of making patterns on cloth by putting wax on it and then coloring it.
When to Use
π¬Daily ConversationβοΈTravel EnglishπAcademic Writing
Upper Intermediate β fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
βI bought a beautiful batik shirt when I visited Indonesia.β
βShe learned how to make batik in an art class β it takes a lot of patience.β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
A wax-resist method of dyeing fabric.
Related Words
Synonyms:
fabric arttextile design
Word Family:
batiksbatiking