SINCE 1828
sailcloth
noun
sail·cloth
| \ ˈsāl-ˌklȯth
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Definition of sailcloth
: a heavy canvas used for sails, tents, or upholstery
also
: a lightweight canvas used for clothing
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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, "What’s in your bag, Adam Savage?," 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, "Tiny magnets will escort ions out of rare material from a shipwreck," 24 Aug. 2018 The couple's outdoor reception was held on top of a hill under an ivory sailcloth tent. — Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, "See All the Dreamy Photos from Shay Mooney and Hannah Billingsley's Arkansas Wedding," 30 Nov. 2017 They're made from recycled materials—most often different types of sailcloth from used boat sails and kite-surfing sails. — Michael Calore, WIRED, "14 Essentials to Improve Your Bike Commute in the City," 17 May 2018 The homes had once been worker housing for a local sailcloth factory, said resident Doug George, 73. — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, "In aftermath of Hampden fire residents assess loss of some memories, revival of others," 11 Apr. 2018 In this particular instance, the Lug’s fabric lacking the protective coating that normally makes sailcloth so durable. — Adrienne So, WIRED, "Review: Timbuk2 Lug Knapsack," 1 Nov. 2017 The boutique windows that line Bay Street display sailcloth purses, Turkish towels, pricey espadrilles. — Michael Tortorello, WSJ, "Rhode Island’s Classic Carousels: A Seaside Tour," 1 Sep. 2017 To further underscore a coastal vibe, Van Wyck suggests bringing in tents made of sailcloth. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, "How to Host the Quintessential New England Wedding," 21 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sailcloth.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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