Twill
(noun)
- A type of fabric weave characterized by a diagonal pattern.
- A type of textile weave in which the weft threads pass over one or more warp threads and then under two or more warp threads, creating a diagonal pattern.
Origin:
From middle english twil, from old english twielle ("twill"), from proto-germanic *twiljō ("twill"), from proto-indo-european *dwei- ("to turn").
Examples:
- The twill fabric was durable and had a subtle texture.
- The twill weave created a subtle diagonal pattern in the fabric.
- Twill pants are more durable than plain weave pants.
- Twill fabric is often used for making suits and jackets.
- Twill is a kind of textile weave that creates a diagonal pattern on the fabric.