twills

Noun

twill (countable and uncountable, plural twills)

1. A pattern, characterised by diagonal ridges, created by the regular interlacing of threads of the warp and weft during weaving.
   • The twill weave is always given a direction; a right-hand twill is one in which the twill line runs from bottom left to top right and a left-hand twill is one in which the twill line runs from bottom right to top left. The angle of the twill is determined by the amount of shift in the points of...1973, P. R. Lord, M. H. Mohamed, Weaving: Conversion of Yarn to Fabric, 2nd edition, page 167
2. A cloth or portion of cloth woven in such a pattern.
   • Plain cotton twills, such as canvas, sailcloth, and denim, in mediumweight fabrics, can be a good choice for informal rooms that receive considerable wear and tear, such as rec rooms, dens, playrooms, or children's bedrooms.2006, Mark Montano, Carly Sommerstein, Window Treatments and Slipcovers For Dummies, page 33

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