twill

About 0.29 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A pattern, characterised by diagonal ridges, created by the regular interlacing of threads of the warp and weft during weaving.
2. noun A cloth or portion of cloth woven in such a pattern.
3. verb To weave (cloth, etc.) so as to produce the appearance of diagonal lines or ribs on the surface.

Similar words

corded rough pique unsmooth twill weave weave armor suit canvas sling

Often followed by

be weave not make do and tape serve weaves

Word family

twills