twill

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Definition of twill

1 : a fabric with a twill weave

2 : a textile weave in which the filling threads pass over one and under two or more warp threads to give an appearance of diagonal lines

Examples of twill in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This set features a cotton twill zafu filled with buckwheat hulls and a zabuton filled with kapok fiber for softness and resilience. — Popular Science, "Meditation cushions to make your practice more comfortable," 2 Jan. 2020 Moore wore Brandon Maxwell, a pink twill gazar blouse with a red crepe cummerbund skirt. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Dual-tone gowns of pink and red ruled the Emmys carpet," 23 Sep. 2019 Moore is in a custom Brandon Maxwell pink twill gazar blouse and red crepe cummerbund skirt. — Melissa Magsaysay, The Hollywood Reporter, "Emmys: The Unexpected Color Combination to Emerge on Red Carpet," 23 Sep. 2019 Moore wore Brandon Maxwell, a pink twill gazar blouse with a red crepe cummerbund skirt. — Washington Post, "Dual-tone gowns of pink and red ruled the Emmys carpet," 23 Sep. 2019 This Fall '19 collection blazer from Tibi is made with a relaxed fit from soft, sustainable twill that will look fabulous with everything from trousers at work to white denim on the weekends. — Kami Phillips, CNN Underscored, "10 white styles you should totally wear after Labor Day," 29 Aug. 2019 Or Everlane's twill weekender, a classic, simple style perfect for the versatile traveler. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "Pack Your Bags: The Must-Have Weekenders to Bring Everywhere This Summer," 24 May 2019 The collab, expected to launch in May along with the pre-fall '19 collection, will feature pieces like silk twill cardigans, cotton shirting, and limited edition denim styles. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Monse's Pre-Fall 2019 Collection Shoot Features Adorable Dogs for a Great Reason," 6 Dec. 2018 Mayfair Slipcovered Long Sofa in classic natural twill, $1,099. — Jamie Wiebe, ELLE Decor, "Get the Look: Gilmore Girls," 16 Jan. 2015

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“Twill.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twill. Accessed 19 January 2020.

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