twill

[ twil ]

/ twɪl /

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noun

a fabric constructed in twill weave.

a garment, as a suit or trousers, of this fabric.

twill weave.

verb (used with object)

to weave in the manner of a twill.

to weave in twill construction.

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Origin of twill

1300–50; north and Scots variant of twilly (noun), Middle English twyle,Old English twilī(c), half translation, half adoption of Latin bilīc- (stem of bilīx) having double thread. See twi-

OTHER WORDS FROM twill

un·twilled, adjective

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Twilight of the Gods, twilight sleep, twilight state, twilight zone, twilit, twill, twill weave, T.W.I.M.C., twin, twin bed, twinberry

Other definitions for twill (2 of 2)

'twill

[ twil ]

/ twɪl /

a contraction of it will.

usage note for 'twill

See contraction.

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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 Students
Textile 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 News
The heavy twill veils oil spots, so the pants can pull double duty in the field and in town.
The Best Winter Workwear of 2022|jversteegh|October 26, 2021|Outside Online
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|DAILY BEAST

There were floral pants, printed bikinis, and even wedge heels covered in patterned silk twill.
Milan Fashion Week's Malaise|Robin Givhan|September 23, 2011|DAILY BEAST
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'Brien
But 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 Sabatini
Wear 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)

twill

/ (twɪl) /

adjective

(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

noun

any fabric so woven

verb

(tr) to weave in this fashion

Word Origin for twill

Old English twilic having a double thread; related to Old High German zwilīth twill, Latin bilīx two-threaded

British Dictionary definitions for twill (2 of 2)

'twill

/ (twɪl) poetic, or dialect /

contraction of

it will

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