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twill Definition

twill (twil)

noun

  1. a cloth woven so as to have parallel diagonal lines or ribs
  2. the pattern of this weave or its appearance

Etymology: ME twyll < OE twilic, woven of double thread (akin to OHG zwilih) < WGmc partial transl. (with twi-, two) of L bilix, with a double thread < bi-, bi- + licium, a thread

transitive verb

to weave so as to produce a twill

'twill Definition

'twill (twil)

Archaic it will

twill Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • weave: The twill woven fabric comes in 52 different colors.
  • brush: Great match for the brushed twill 6 pocket trousers.

Adjective modifier

  • 2x2: The carbon is a 2x2 twill and is quite unstable.

Modifies a noun

  • weave: A slim blank with twill weave to the tip and matt finish.
  • trouser: Silk scarves and suit covers are a select part of the Austin Reed collection which also includes check shirt and brushed twill trousers.
  • fabric: Drill A twill fabric of similar construction to denim.
  • silk: The scarf is painted on twill silk, measures 90 x 90cms ( 35 " square ) and has a black, wavy border.
  • shawl: Our range includes a wide selection of viscose twill pashmina shawls, pigskin suede gloves, umbrellas and sunglasses with four color shade lenses.
  • collar: This quality rugby shirt has a woven white twill collar and placket and features three rubber buttons for comfort and practicality.

Noun used with modifier

  • cavalry: The crease on his cavalry twill slacks was razor sharp.
  • cotton: Made from tough cotton twill with large name panel stitched clearly onto the side.
  • %: This sling is made from a single length of 100 % cotton twill, which forms a loop, with a comfortable shoulder pad.
  • silk: They stitched on linen, velvet, or silk twill backed by linen, with the fabric stretched across a wooden frame.
  • mushroom: In a tight bouclĂ© weave that's flecked with chocolate brown, the rugs and runner have toning mushroom cotton canvas twill borders.
  • canvas: In a tight bouclĂ© weave that's flecked with chocolate brown, the rugs and runner have toning mushroom cotton canvas twill borders.