HyperDic: denier

English > 3 senses of the word denier:
NOUNquantitydeniera unit of measurement for the fineness of silk or nylon or rayon
possessiondenierany of various former European coins of different denominations
person denierone who denies
English > denier: 3 senses > noun 1, quantity
MeaningA unit of measurement for the fineness of silk or nylon or rayon.
Example"with an evening dress one wears 10 denier stockings"
Broaderunit of measurement, unitAny division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
Spanishdenier
English > denier: 3 senses > noun 2, possession
MeaningAny of various former European coins of different denominations.
BroadercoinA flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
English > denier: 3 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningOne who denies.
Broaderdisputant, controversialist, eristicA person who disputes
Spanishnegador
Verbsdenydeclare untrue
denyrefuse / refuse to accept or believe
denyrefuse / refuse to recognize or acknowledge
denydeny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit
denyrefuse to let have
denyrefuse to grant, as of a petition or request
denydeny oneself (something)

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