Antonyms for flax


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : flaks
Phonetic Transcription : flæks


Definition of flax

Origin :
  • Old English fleax "cloth made with flax, linen," from Proto-Germanic *flakhsan (cf. Old Frisian flax, Middle Dutch and Dutch vlas, Old Saxon flas, Old High German flahs, German Flachs), probably from Proto-Germanic base *fleh-, corresponding to PIE *plek- "to weave, plait" (see ply (v.1)). But some connect it with PIE *pleik- (see flay) from the notion of "stripping" fiber to prepare it.
  • As in hemp : noun plant
  • As in thread : noun fiber
  • As in spank : verb slap, usually on bottom
  • As in best : verb defeat; gain advantage
  • As in defeat : verb conquer in athletic contest
  • As in flog : verb whip, lash
  • As in hit : verb strike
Example sentences :
  • The flax which was sown in this country rose three feet high.
  • Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz
  • Fruit trees, Turkey corn, vines, and flax flourished in luxuriance.
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • They won't be bothered with flax, which wants no end of attention.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
  • Then the girl took the flax and drove the heifer out to graze.
  • Extract from : « Cossack Fairy Tales and Folk Tales » by Anonymous
  • Sheets and table-cloths were of flax or hemp; dishes were of brass or pewter.
  • Extract from : « William Shakespeare » by Samuel Levy Bensusan
  • But father said I was mistaken,” said Flax, “and did not find it.
  • Extract from : « Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) » by Various
  • But when she began the seventh she found that she had no flax left.
  • Extract from : « Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) » by Various
  • Flax sped along through the wind and the rain and the thunder.
  • Extract from : « Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) » by Various
  • Flax could see it brighter than all the brightness of the rainbow.
  • Extract from : « Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) » by Various
  • But my bride must be able to gather the flax, and spin and weave a shirt, all in one day.
  • Extract from : « Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) » by Various

Synonyms for flax

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