rep
1or repp
a transversely corded fabric of wool, silk, rayon, or cotton.
Origin of rep
1Other words from rep
- repped, adjective
Words Nearby rep
Other definitions for rep (2 of 9)
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5Other definitions for rep (6 of 9)
a unit proposed as a supplement to roentgen for expressing dosage of ionizing radiation: subsequently abandoned.
Origin of rep
6- Compare rem.
Other definitions for rep. (7 of 9)
(in prescriptions) let it be repeated.
Origin of rep.
7Other definitions for rep. (8 of 9)
repair.
repeat.
report.
reported.
reporter.
Other definitions for Rep. (9 of 9)
Representative.
Republic.
Republican.
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How to use rep in a sentence
Reached Tuesday, a Sitrick Co. rep confirmed they parted ways with Epstein in April 2011.
Sleazy Billionaire’s Double Life Featured Beach Parties With Stephen Hawking | M.L. Nestel | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEAST“I truly believe there is a Santa Claus” said rep. Kerry Bentivolio.
Kerry Bentivolio: The Congressman Who Believes in Santa Claus | Ben Jacobs | December 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOn the Democratic side, many expect former rep. Mike McMahon to make another run at the seat.
The Felon Who Wouldn’t Leave Congress | Ben Jacobs, David Freedlander | December 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAs rep. Joe Crowley of New York told reporters, “There was no right answer and no wrong answer.”
At that time, though, my job as a rep for an Australian company made it impossible to leave Australia.
It was the era of black walnut and green rep, and they chose sets looking much alike.
Girls and Women | Harriet E. Paine (AKA E. Chester}When Charles wanted a mistress he went far afield; in his hunt he bagged anything that came his way, from a duchess to a demi-rep.
Court Beauties of Old Whitehall | W. R. H. TrowbridgeYou ought to see ithorrid old brown rep, and a carpet thats worn into white spots!
Winona of the Camp Fire | Margaret WiddemerThe weave is similar to that of ordinary rep or poplin, being a simple round-corded effect.
Textiles | William H. Dooleyrep, Repp, rep, n. a kind of cloth having a finely corded surface.
British Dictionary definitions for rep (1 of 5)
repp
/ (rɛp) /
a silk, wool, rayon, or cotton fabric with a transversely corded surface
Origin of rep
1Derived forms of rep
- repped, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for rep (2 of 5)
/ (rɛp) /
theatre short for repertory company
British Dictionary definitions for rep (3 of 5)
/ (rɛp) /
short for representative (def. 2), representative (def. 5)
British Dictionary definitions for rep (4 of 5)
/ (rɛp) /
informal short for reputation
British Dictionary definitions for Rep. (5 of 5)
US Representative
US Republican
Republic
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