Definition of "batik" [batik]

• A method of dyeing a fabric by which the parts of the fabric not intended to be dyed are covered with removable wax. (noun)
• A design that is created by this method. (noun)
• Fabric dyed by this method. (noun)
• To dye (fabric) using this method: batiked a T-shirt. (verb-transitive)

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• ""I hope that I can stick to designing batik because, as a designer, my job actually promotes * batik*," he said."
• "Since it requires days to produce due to the wax processes, and since errors made are uncorrectable and require that the cloth be washed and re-used, he considers his works in batik to be as or more important than his watercolors."
• "The butterfly batik is from Lisa Jo and the three coordinating prints are from Becca along with blocks from the ladies, which are below - Lisa Jo's on the left and Becca's on the right."