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swatch (swäc̸h)
noun
- a sample piece of cloth or other material
- a small amount or number in a cluster, bunch, or patch
Etymology: orig., a cloth tally < ?
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Preposition: of
- fabric: It may also be worth taking a swatch of fabric from the wedding dress to the florist.
Converse of object
- send: There are however a few fabrics which are unsuitable, either send a swatch or contact for further advice.
Adjective modifier
- free: Free fabric swatches Check the color, feel the fabric.
Modifies a noun
- palette: The swatch palette is a collection of single colors which you can easily apply to any object.
Noun used with modifier
- fabric: Includes a mosaic builder where you can play with your shopping basket fabric swatches online.
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