twill

• Nom désignant un type de tissage caractérisé par des côtes ou des lignes diagonales parallèles, ou le tissu fabriqué avec ce tissage.

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.

   toile sergée

   • 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.

   Synonymestwill 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.

   tissu sergé

   • 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.

• Verbe ancien signifiant savoir ou être au courant de quelque chose ; également utilisé comme nom pour désigner un type de tissage.

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.

   Tisser en sergé

   • 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.