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1 a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon)
  • a fabric that is supposed to repel rain while at the same time allowing the wearer's perspiration to escape

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2 the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
  • you can't expect the fabric of society to survive if you do away with all moral imperatives

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The first known use of fabric was in the 15th century

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“Fabric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabric. Accessed 28 Nov. 2021.

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