sailcloth

noun

sail·​cloth ˈsāl-ˌklȯth 

: a heavy canvas used for sails, tents, or upholstery

also : a lightweight canvas used for clothing

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Recent Examples on the Web

Durable sailcloth, metal rivets, and lots of pocket space pockets make this Flint and Tinder apron an excellent gift for the pit boss in your life. John Thompson, Men's Health, 16 Nov. 2022

Stumps, sailcloth and a peacock named George: See how schools across America have moved classes outdoors to combat the coronavirus. Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2020

The boats are different, the sailcloth is different, the clothing is, of course, vastly different. Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2020

Tough, dependable, and timeless, the Waxed Trucker Jacket is made from weather-resistant, waxed sailcloth with a comfortable flannel lining and only looks better with age. Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 10 June 2020

The Glasers also have an assortment of organizers made out of sturdy sailcloth that match up with bags and backpacks. Scott Mcmurren, Anchorage Daily News, 13 June 2020

Made from weather-resistant, waxed sailcloth with a comfortable flannel lining, the jacket will only look better with age. Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 5 June 2019

It’s made of upcycled sailcloth, and its form is informed by a NASA bag that Neil Armstrong used to bring his personal effects back from the Moon, known as the McDivitt Purse. Andrew Liptak, The Verge, 7 Sep. 2018

And if all goes well, Schofield and Corr want to try a similar approach for other organic materials from the shipwreck, like leather and textiles (the artifacts recovered from the seafloor include pieces of velvet, sailcloth, and other fabrics). Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, 24 Aug. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sailcloth

noun

sail·​cloth -ˌklȯth 

: a heavy canvas