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double-faced

6.4

Fabric that can be used on both sides, often with different patterns

adjective
/ˈdʌbəl feɪst/

Specialized

: reversible

I bought a double-faced scarf that is comfortable to wear and has a different color scheme on each side.

Examples

Damask is known as a double-faced fabric, featuring a pattern on both sides.
My grandmother's quilt used double-faced material so it could display two beautiful designs.
The designer selected a luxurious double-faced wool for the coat, making it both attractive and warm.
This coat is made of double-faced fabric.
I love the double-faced design of this blanket.
The designer showcased a beautiful double-faced fabric that features a floral pattern on one side and stripes on the other.
Her new coat is made from double-faced wool, providing both warmth and a stylish look with its reversible design.

Synonyms

two-sided

vsdouble-faced

1 2.7

Having two sides that can both be used, like tape or cloth

is specific to fabric having finished usable surfaces often with different patterns or textures

bifacial

vsdouble-faced

9.2

Having two different sides or surfaces

emphasizes finished fabric sides ready for use rather than merely having two faces

biface

vsdouble-faced

9.9

Having two sides that both show different things

is about fabric sides that are finished and usable, often with different texture

How Reversible

reversible

4 3.5

double-faced

Specialized

6.4

one-sided

1 4.0

Surface Forms

double-faced positive

Morphology

double-faced = double + faced (transparent) = double + face + ed

The adjective literally denotes 'having two faces/surfaces', which a learner who knows 'double' and 'face' can derive.

Etymology

Double-faced comes from the parts double meaning 'two' and face meaning 'side' or 'front'. Think of a coat that looks good on both sides: a double-faced fabric has two ready, usable surfaces, often with different patterns.