noun A kind of waved silk, usually called watered silk, manufactured like taffeta, but thicker and stronger. The watering is given to it by calendering.
noun A concrete mixture of lime with shells, gravel, or stones, in equal proportions, with an equal proportion of water. When dry, this becomes as hard as rock.
noun A brindled cat.
noun A woman, irrespective of age, but often used for a young, attractive woman.
noun An old maid or gossip.
adjective Having a wavy or watered appearance.
a tabby waistcoat
adjective Brindled; diversified in color.
a tabby cat
verb To give a wavy or watered appearance to (a textile).