1. (n.) The slender styles of the pistillate flowers of maize; also called silk.

2. (n.) Untwisted filaments of silk, used in embroidering.

3. (n.) A small stream of water.

4. (n.) Fluid glass floating on iron in the puddling furnace, produced by the vitrification of oxides and earths which are present.

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