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twill

/twɪl/

2 entries

noun

/twɪl/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тип текстильного переплетения, характеризующийся параллельными диагональными рубчиками или линиями, или ткань, изготовленная с использованием этого переплетения.

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

  1. A type of weaveB2formal

    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.

    ruСаржевое переплетение

    • 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.

    Synonymstwill weave

  2. A cloth with diagonal ribsB2formal

    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.

    ruТкань с диагональными рубчиками

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

verb

/twɪl/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий знать или быть осведомлённым о чём-либо; также используется как существительное, обозначающее тип переплетения ткани.

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.

  1. Weave with diagonal linesC1formal

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

    ruТкать саржевым переплетением

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