English noun: nylon | |||
| 1. | nylon (substance) a thermoplastic polyamide; a family of strong resilient synthetic fibers | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | man-made fiber, polyamide, polymeric amide, synthetic fiber | ||
| 2. | nylon (artifact) a synthetic fabric | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cloth, fabric, material, textile | ||