twill
a fabric constructed in twill weave.
a garment, as a suit or trousers, of this fabric.
to weave in the manner of a twill.
to weave in twill construction.
Origin of twill
1Other words from twill
- un·twilled, adjective
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Other definitions for 'twill (2 of 2)
a contraction of it will.
usage note For 'twill
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How to use twill in a sentence
People in Europe and Central Asia may have independently invented twill weaving, Grömer now concludes.
The earliest known pants are surprisingly modern — and comfy | Bruce Bower | March 21, 2022 | Science News For StudentsGrömer had previously reported that pieces of woven fabric found in Austria’s Hallstatt salt mine, where such delicate textiles preserve well, displayed the oldest known twill weave.
The world’s oldest pants stitched together cultures from across Asia | Bruce Bower | February 18, 2022 | Science NewsTextile archaeologist Karina Grömer of the Natural History Museum Vienna says she recognized twill weave on Turfan Man’s trousers when she examined them around five years ago.
The world’s oldest pants stitched together cultures from across Asia | Bruce Bower | February 18, 2022 | Science NewsThe heavy twill veils oil spots, so the pants can pull double duty in the field and in town.
The team of wounded servicemen and women twill trek across 208 miles of the Antarctic to the geographic South Pole.
Harry To Walk With Wounded and Present Awards at Marathon This Month | Tom Sykes | April 9, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
There were floral pants, printed bikinis, and even wedge heels covered in patterned silk twill.
And ’tis seven years ago since I saw them before, and ‘twill be seven years before I will see them again.
The Whale and the Grasshopper | Seumas O'BrienBut once the story of the White Horse of Banba is told, ‘twill keep ringing in your ears till the dawn of your doom.’
The Whale and the Grasshopper | Seumas O'Brien"'twill be the change of air makes Sir Rowland matutinal," said Diana, making a gallant recovery from her agitation.
Mistress Wilding | Rafael SabatiniWear my white linen—it's perfectly fresh, and 'twill fit you, I'm sure.
The Sunbridge Girls at Six Star Ranch | Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter"'twill be somethin' good for Miss Nelly then," Bridget replied sagely.
Mary Gray | Katharine Tynan
British Dictionary definitions for twill (1 of 2)
/ (twɪl) /
(in textiles) of or designating a weave in which the weft yarns are worked around two or more warp yarns to produce an effect of parallel diagonal lines or ribs
any fabric so woven
(tr) to weave in this fashion
Origin of twill
1British Dictionary definitions for 'twill (2 of 2)
/ (twɪl) poetic, or dialect /
it will
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