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DENIER
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
One who denies
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("denier" is a kind of...):
controversialist; disputant; eristic (a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy)
Derivation:
deny (declare untrue; contradict)
deny (refuse to accept or believe)
deny (refuse to recognize or acknowledge)
deny (deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit)
deny (refuse to let have)
deny (deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure)
deny (refuse to grant, as of a petition or request)
Sense 2
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 flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money)
Sense 3
Meaning:
A unit of measurement for the fineness of silk or nylon or rayon
Example:
with an evening dress one wears 10 denier stockings
Classified under:
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure
Hypernyms ("denier" is a kind of...):
unit; unit of measurement (any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange)
