to twill
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8.2
To weave threads so the cloth has diagonal lines
- verb
- /twɪl/
- Specialized
:
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- The rules for twill are do not twill across seams.
The rules for twill are do not twill across seams.
- The rules for twill are do not twill across seams.
Examples
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The rules for twill are do not twill across seams.
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'Tis a quick lie, sir, 'twill away again from me to you.
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'Twill out, 'twill out.
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Black twilled worsted trousers pulled up to his waist.
Fiction book (2001) -
To create a durable fabric, the artisan decided to twill the wool carefully.
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She watched as the loom started to twill beautiful patterns into the cloth.
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When learning to sew, it is important to know how to twill the fabric correctly.
Compounds
How Intricate
tapestry
23
5.6
23
5.6
Jacquard
- Specialized
weaving
8
2.8
8
2.8
to twill
1
8.2
- Specialized
1
8.2
plain weave
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Etymology
To twill (verb) comes from an old word meaning 'twist', like the familiar word twist. It means to weave by crossing and slightly twisting the threads so they make the diagonal lines seen in twill cloth.