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DENIER

Dictionary entry overview: What does denier mean?

• DENIER (noun)
The noun DENIER has 3 senses:

1. a unit of measurement for the fineness of silk or nylon or rayon
2. any of various former European coins of different denominations
3. one who denies

Familiarity information: DENIER used as a noun is uncommon.

Dictionary entry details

• DENIER (noun)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

A unit of measurement for the fineness of silk or nylon or rayon

Classified under:

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure

Context example:

with an evening dress one wears 10 denier stockings

Hypernyms ("denier" is a kind of...):

unit; unit of measurement (any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Any of various former European coins of different denominations

Classified under:

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession

Hypernyms ("denier" is a kind of...):

coin (a metal piece (usually a disc) used as money)

Sense 3

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Meaning:

One who denies

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("denier" is a kind of...):

controversialist; disputant; eristic (a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy)

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