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twill
Twill refers to a specific structural weave characterized by a diagonal wale, which provides greater durability and resistance to creases compared to plain weaves. It is most commonly associated with rugged garments like denim or chinos, evoking a sense of utility, strength, and industrial reliability.
As a noun, it describes the material itself. When used as a verb, it describes the technical process of weaving this specific pattern. Because it is a material name, it is typically treated as an uncountable mass noun when referring to the fabric in general, though it can be countable when referring to specific types or bolts of the cloth.
Meanings
Examples
These chinos are made from a high quality cotton twill.
I prefer twill for my work clothes because it resists tearing.
The tailor suggested a heavy twill for the winter jacket.
Look at the diagonal lines in this fabric; that is a classic twill weave.
The museum exhibit shows how early mills would twill wool for military uniforms.
We need to twill the yarn more tightly to increase the fabric density.
The designer decided to twill the silk to create a subtle texture.