twill

A noun referring to a type of textile weave characterized by parallel diagonal ribs or lines, or a fabric made using this weave.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine Bindungsart von Geweben bezeichnet, die durch parallele diagonale Rippen oder Linien gekennzeichnet ist, oder einen nach dieser Bindung hergestellten Stoff.

1. A type of weave B2 formal

   A textile weave characterized by parallel diagonal ribs or lines, created by passing the weft thread over one or more warp threads and then under two or more warp threads.

   • The fabric's twill weave gives it a distinctive diagonal pattern.
   • Denim is a classic example of a twill weave.
   • Twill weaves are known for their durability and draping quality.

   🇩🇪Köperbindung

   Synonyme: twill weave

2. A cloth with diagonal ribs B2 formal

   A fabric, such as denim, gabardine, or serge, that is woven with a twill weave, resulting in a surface with visible parallel diagonal lines or ribs.

   • He bought a jacket made of sturdy cotton twill.
   • The tailor recommended a wool twill for the suit.
   • Twill fabrics are often used for workwear because of their strength.

   🇩🇪Stoff mit diagonalen Rippen

• twills plural form
• twills' possessive plural form
• twill's possessive singular form

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to know or to be aware of something; also used as a noun referring to a type of fabric weave.

• 🇩🇪Veralteter englischer Ausdruck für 'wissen' oder 'sich einer Sache bewusst sein'; außerdem bezeichnet er als Substantiv einen bestimmten Gewebebindungsart (Köperbindung).

1. Weave with diagonal lines C1 formal

   To weave a fabric in a pattern of diagonal parallel ribs, creating a strong and durable textile.

   • The artisan twilled the cotton to create a sturdy work shirt.
   • They twilled the wool to produce a classic tweed fabric.
   • The machine twills the threads in a precise diagonal pattern.

   🇩🇪In Köperbindung weben

• twilled past participle
• twilled past simple
• twilling present participle
• twills third person singular