Definition of batik - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fabric dyeing techniqueTECH. method of dyeing fabric using wax to create patternsTECH.
- She learned batik in a workshop focused on traditional textile arts.
2.
textileTECH. fabric dyed using wax-resist patternsTECH.
- The colorful batik hung on the wall added a vibrant touch to the room.
Verb
1.
wax applicationTECH. apply wax to fabric before dyeingTECH.
- She will batik the cloth for the art project.
2.
design creationTECH. create designs on fabric using wax and dyeTECH.
- They learned how to batik in their art class.
Images of batik

method of dyeing fabric using wax to create patterns 
fabric dyed using wax-resist patterns
Origin of batik
Javanese, batik (to dot)
Examples of batik in a sentence
Batik requires patience and skill to master. She wore a beautiful batik dress to the festival. The artisan demonstrated how to create batik patterns. They plan to batik the fabric for the upcoming exhibition. Artists often batik to create intricate patterns on textiles. She plans to batik a scarf for her friend.
The workshop taught us how to batik intricate patterns.
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- French:batik, appliquer de la cire, ...
- German:Batik, batiken, ...
- Italian:batik, batikare, ...
- Spanish:batik, batikear, ...
- Portuguese:batique, fazer batik, ...
- Chinese:蜡染技术, 涂蜡, ...
- Japanese:バティック, バティックを施す, ...
- Arabic:بَاتِيك, شَمَعَ القماش, ...
- Hebrew:בָּטִיק, לְמָרֵחַ שַׁעֲוָה, ...
- Russian:батик, наносить воск, ...
- Ukrainian:батик, наносити віск, ...
- Hindi:बैटिक, मोम लगाना, ...
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