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twill
1[ twil ]
verb (used with object)
- to weave in the manner of a twill.
- to weave in twill construction.
'twill
2[ twil ]
- a contraction of it will.
'twill
1/ twɪl /
contraction of
- it will
twill
2/ twɪl /
adjective
- (in textiles) of or designating a weave in which the weft yarns are worked around two or more warp yarns to produce an effect of parallel diagonal lines or ribs
noun
- any fabric so woven
verb
- tr to weave in this fashion
Usage Note
Other Words From
- un·twilled adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of twill1
Example Sentences
Reconstructed from excess items and materials from past seasons, the jacket features functional stone-shaped pockets outlined with broken twill.
By the late 1990s, Barr was flying to Hong Kong to meet with agents who could broker canvas and twill sewing jobs in China.
According to Adidas, the Weagle design on the front of the sweater features a “combination of sublimation and classic twill embroidery,” producing a bevel effect.
Curtain-binding tape made of heavyweight cotton twill is stretched from post to post, positioned “at their knees and hips, and sometimes at their shoulders, to hold them upright beautifully,” she said.
By varying the number of warp threads, weavers could create common Icelandic patterns, mostly basic weaves known as twills and tabbies.
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