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Meaning of "batik" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BATIK

Via Malay from Javanese: painted.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BATIK

batik  [ˈbætɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BATIK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Batik is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BATIK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

batik

Batik

Batik is a technique of manual wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique. Batik is made either by drawing dots and lines of the resist with a spouted tool called a canting, or by printing the resist with a copper stamp called a cap. The applied wax resists dyes and therefore allows the artisan to color selectively by soaking the cloth in one color, removing the wax with boiling water, and repeating if multiple colors are desired. A tradition of making batik is found in various countries, including Nigeria, China, India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka; the batik of Indonesia, however, is the most well-known. Indonesian batik made in the island of Java has a long history of acculturation, with diverse patterns influenced by a variety of cultures, and is the most developed in terms of pattern, technique, and the quality of workmanship. On October 2009, UNESCO designated Indonesian batik as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Definition of batik in the English dictionary

The definition of batik in the dictionary is a process of printing fabric in which parts not to be dyed are covered by wax. Other definition of batik is fabric printed in this way.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BATIK


acrobatic
ˌækrəˈbætɪk
adiabatic
ˌædɪəˈbætɪk
aerobatic
ˌɛərəˈbætɪk
anabatic
ˌænəˈbætɪk
aquabatic
ˌækwəˈbætɪk
automatic
ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk
battik
ˈbætɪk
catabatic
ˌkætəˈbætɪk
celibatic
ˌselɪˈbætɪk
democratic
ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk
dramatic
drəˈmætɪk
hydrostatic
ˌhaɪdrəʊˈstætɪk
hyperbatic
ˌhaɪpəˈbætɪk
katabatic
ˌkætəˈbætɪk
metabatic
ˌmetəˈbætɪk
nonadiabatic
ˌnɒnˌædɪəˈbætɪk
sabbatic
səˈbætɪk
simatic
saɪˈmætɪk
static
ˈstætɪk
stereobatic
ˌstɛrɪəʊˈbætɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BATIK

bathymeter
bathymetric
bathymetrical
bathymetrically
bathymetry
bathypelagic
bathyscape
bathyscaph
bathyscaphe
bathysphere
Batista
batiste
batler
Batley
batlike
batman
batmen
batological
batologist
batology

WORDS THAT END LIKE BATIK

Dubrovnik
komatik
machtpolitik
maik
malik
naik
Nalchik
Pernik
realpolitik
Reykjavik
schtik
sheik
shtik
sik
Sputnik
Tajik
tik
tik-tik
tughrik
Weltpolitik

Synonyms and antonyms of batik in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «batik» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BATIK

Find out the translation of batik to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of batik from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «batik» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

蜡染
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

batik
570 millions of speakers

English

batik
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Batik
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الباتيك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

батик
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

batik
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বাটিক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

batik
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Batik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Batik
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ろうけつ染め
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

바틱
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Batik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

batik
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பட்டிக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बाटिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

batik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

batik
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

batik
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

батик
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

batic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μπατίκ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

batik
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

batik
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

batikk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of batik

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BATIK»

The term «batik» is very widely used and occupies the 16.452 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of batik
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BATIK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «batik» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «batik» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about batik

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BATIK»

Discover the use of batik in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to batik and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Batik
Explains the ancient craft of batik and gives instructions for creating a variety of designs.
Mary Reis, 1973
2
Batik Gems: 29 Dazzling Quilt Projects
Laurie makes it easy to create your own masterpiece with complete how-to instructions and lots of tips on fabrics, tools, and techniques.
Laurie Shifrin, 2010
3
Introduction to Batik
Describes useful equipment, materials, and techniques, explains each step in the batik process, and suggests a variety of projects
Heather Griffin, Margaret Hone, 1990
4
Batik and Tie Dye Techniques
History and Tradition in Batik Figure 6 A section of slandang, a long, narrow strip of cloth worn as a shawl or scarf. The strong linear quality in the diagonal rows is obtained by scratching through the surface of the wax prior to dyeing.
Nancy Belfer, 2012
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Start to Batik
Introduces the traditional technique of decorating fabric using wax and dyes, and provides step-by-step instructions for four projects.
Rosi Robinson, 2009
6
Batik: Modern Concepts and Techniques
The work of the author and international batik artists and historical pieces will be used to illustrate the techniques and materials covered in the book.
Noel Dyrenforth, 2003
7
Batik for Artists and Quilters
Given in honor of Regan Grace Swartzlander by John Palmer.
Eloise Piper, 2000
8
Batik Design
BATIK DESIGN traces the origins and developments of the motifs and patterns used in the design of batik, illustrated with a large selection of masterpieces. CD with designs included.
Pepin Van Roojen, 2013
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Building on Batik: The Globalization of a Craft Community
Examining the experiences of the international community of batik producers, this book studies individual and collective activities and the emergence of a global craft consciousness, in the light of increasing demand from fashion and ...
Michael Hitchcock, Wiendu Nuryanti, University of North London, 2000
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Batik: Drawn in Wax : 200 Years of Batik Art from Indonesia ...
This book focuses on this communication, on batiks as visual witnesses of cultural encounter within the East but also between the East and the West. This book will appeal to anyone interested in Indonesian arts and textiles.
Itie C. Hout, Tropenmuseum (Amsterdam, Netherlands), 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BATIK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term batik is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hari Raya bazaar packs goodies, old and new
"The best-selling design here is the plain black one, but we also carry fanciful designs with batik print. Hopefully, the younger generation will ... «AsiaOne, Jul 15»
2
Films make stamps post perfect
Clad in a batik punjabi and a lungi, De runs his fingers through his greying beard as he points at the stamp folders and says, "India was the first ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
3
Nottingham mosaic artist Julie Vernon showcases giant Shaun the …
After trying a number of different mediums, including watercolour painting, batik and oils, Julie hit-on mosaics and never looked back. She says: ... «Nottingham Post, Jul 15»
4
SE Asia Report: Permit chaos will affect Indo beef prices | US feeder …
Willem Westra van Holthe (white shirt) and NT Indonesian Consul Pak Andre Siregar(red and blue bull rider batik rodeo shirt) having a photo ... «Beef Central, Jul 15»
5
Tromarama Explores Impact of Digital Revolution in Indonesia
Tromarama's working method is hybrid in so far as the collective combines old techniques such as wood cut, batik or etching with digital ... «Jakarta Globe, Jul 15»
6
UNN Solo Exhibition Showcases Potentials in Textile Art
The exhibition, titled, TJANTING Lives On had on display over 100 woven and knitted designs such as knitted blankets, batik prints and shirts, ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
7
Conservative but colorful
These include the ikat made from a resist dyeing process on the warp or weft fibers to form unique patterns; batik from wax-resist dyeing ... «The Manila Times, Jul 15»
8
Alton Holman Heritage Arts Inc. three-day camp offers lessons in …
Barkwell, who grew up in Cedartown, attended classes in egg batik when she was younger and grew to love the art so much, she agreed to ... «Northwest Georgia News, Jul 15»
9
Contours of creativity
Youngman Chuah Thean Teng, seeing his father's trading company face the terrible times, opened a batik factory towards the end of the 1940s ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
10
Duro Olowu Sports a Graphic Passport Case by MZ Wallace
... collection, the designer's kaleidoscopic yellow-orange-and-blue motif is printed on leather in a riff on wax-dyed West African batik prints. «Architectural Digest, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Batik [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/batik>. May 2024 ».
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