Look up: pique

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   pique
   hurt the pride or self-respect stir (curiosity) 
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   Pique
   (pronounced pee-kay) a method of decorating tortoiseshell with fine inlay of gold or silver. Since tortoise shell is a natural thermoplastic, a fine rod of precious metal can be heated and then pressed into the shell. The rod is cut off at the surface and as the shell cools, it rehardens and grips the insert tightly. This process is repeated to form a delicate pattern.
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   pique
   [n] - a sudden outburst of anger 2. [n] - tightly woven fabric with raised cords 3. [v] - cause to feel resentment or indignation
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   Piqué
   1 inlaid decoration of fragments of gold and silver in tortoiseshell or ivory boxes, fans, buttons and jewellery. Piqué was introduced in Italy in the mid-17thC. In Britain, Matthew boulton mechanised the technique during the 1760s. It was revived by art deco craftsmen in the 1920s. Piqué point is composed of tiny points of metal; piqué cloute has ...
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   Pique
   Pique noun (Zoology) The jigger. See Jigger .
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   Pique
   Pique noun [ French, from piquer . See Pike .] 1. A feeling of hurt, vexation, or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; irritation of the feelings, as through wounded pride; stinging vexation. « Men take up piques and displeasures.» Dr. H. More. « Wars had arisen . . . upon a personal pique .» De Quincey.
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   Pique
   Pique transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Piqued ; present participle & verbal noun Piquing .] [ French piquer . See Pike .] 1. To wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate; to fret; to offend; to excite to anger. « Pique her, and soothe in turn.» Byron. 2.
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   Pique
   Pique intransitive verb To cause annoyance or irritation. 'Every ...erse hath something in it that piques .' Tatler.
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   Piqué
   Pi`qué' noun [ French, past participle of piquer to prick.] A cotton fabric, figured in the loom, -- used as a dress goods for women and children, and for vestings, etc.
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    pique
    1. A feeling of hurt, vexation, or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; irritation of the feelings, as through wounded pride; stinging vexation. 'Men take up piques and displeasures.' (Dr. H. More) 'Wars had arisen . . . Upon a personal pique.' (De Quincey) ... 2. Keenly felt desire; a longing. 'Though it have the pique, and long, 'Tis ...
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    pique
    noun tightly woven fabric with raised cords
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    pique
    noun a sudden outburst of anger; `his temper sparked like damp firewood`
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    Pique
    • (v. t.) To wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate; to fret; to offend; to excite to anger. • (n.) The jigger. See Jigger. • (v. i.) To cause annoyance or irritation. • (n.) Keenly felt desire; a longing. • (v. t.) To pride or value; -- used reflexively. • (n.) In piquet, the right of the elder hand to c...
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    pique
    
    1. tightly woven fabric with raised cords
    2. a sudden outburst of anger
    
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