Moire
noun
A fabric with a wavy pattern, often seen on silk or some other types of cloth.
She wore a beautiful gown made of moire silk.
Often appears as...
- moire fabric
- moire pattern
noun
A visual perception caused by the interference of overlapping patterns, especially on a screen or print.
The moire pattern on the computer screen was distracting.
Often appears as...
- moire effect
- moire pattern
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A fabric with a wavy pattern, often seen on silk or some other types of cloth.
She wore a beautiful gown made of moire silk.
Often appears as...
- moire fabric
- moire pattern
noun
A visual perception caused by the interference of overlapping patterns, especially on a screen or print.
The moire pattern on the computer screen was distracting.
Often appears as...
- moire effect
- moire pattern
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Textile Origin
Originates from textiles, specifically silk, indicating a wavy, rippling pattern.
His tie had a distinct moire texture, reminiscent of gentle waves.
Pro Tip 2/3Elegant Impression
'Moire' often conveys an elegant and refined quality in fashion.
The moire fabric gave the curtains a luxurious, sophisticated look.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Only Silk
Though commonly associated with silk, moire can appear on various materials.
She chose a moire pattern for her cotton dress, enjoying the illusion of movement.
Pro Tip 1/3Textile Origin
Originates from textiles, specifically silk, indicating a wavy, rippling pattern.
His tie had a distinct moire texture, reminiscent of gentle waves.
Pro Tip 2/3Elegant Impression
'Moire' often conveys an elegant and refined quality in fashion.
The moire fabric gave the curtains a luxurious, sophisticated look.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Only Silk
Though commonly associated with silk, moire can appear on various materials.
She chose a moire pattern for her cotton dress, enjoying the illusion of movement.
Pro Tip 1/3Textile Origin
Originates from textiles, specifically silk, indicating a wavy, rippling pattern.
His tie had a distinct moire texture, reminiscent of gentle waves.
Pro Tip 2/3Elegant Impression
'Moire' often conveys an elegant and refined quality in fashion.
The moire fabric gave the curtains a luxurious, sophisticated look.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Only Silk
Though commonly associated with silk, moire can appear on various materials.
She chose a moire pattern for her cotton dress, enjoying the illusion of movement.
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Video examples
Tom Shannon: The painter...
Two things that happened -- there's an interference pattern, and then a third thing happens. There are shapes that come about just by the marriage of two events that are happening, and I'm very interested in that. Like the occurrence of moire patterns.
Video examples
Tom Shannon: The painter...
Two things that happened -- there's an interference pattern, and then a third thing happens. There are shapes that come about just by the marriage of two events that are happening, and I'm very interested in that. Like the occurrence of moire patterns.
Example 1 of 1
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