two-ply


two–ply

adj \-ˈplī\

Definition of TWO-PLY

1
: consisting of two thicknesses
2
a : woven with two sets of warp thread and two of filling <a two–ply carpet> b : consisting of two strands <two–ply yarn>

First Known Use of TWO-PLY

1839

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