1. the process or technique of creating patterns on fabric by applying wax to areas that should remain undyed, then dyeing the fabric
Usage: also used to refer to the art form or craft itself

1. to create a batik design on fabric using the wax-resist dyeing method
Usage: present participle of 'batik'

Examples

• She learned batiking during her art class last semester.
• The artist is batiking a new piece of cloth using traditional Indonesian techniques.
• Batiking requires patience and precision to apply the wax correctly.
• The museum displayed beautiful examples of batiking from various cultures.
• He spent the afternoon batiking a scarf with intricate geometric patterns.
• Traditional batiking methods have been passed down through generations in Indonesia.