twill

¹

[ twil ]

noun

1. a fabric constructed in twill weave.
2. a garment, as a suit or trousers, of this fabric.
3. twill weave.

verb (used with object)

1. to weave in the manner of a twill.
2. to weave in twill construction.

'twill

²

[ twil ]

1. a contraction of it will.

'twill

¹

/ twɪl /

contraction of

1. it will

twill

²

/ twɪl /

adjective

1. (in textiles) of or designating a weave in which the weft yarns are worked around two or more warp yarns to produce an effect of parallel diagonal lines or ribs

noun

1. any fabric so woven

verb

1. tr to weave in this fashion

Usage Note

See contraction.

Other Words From

• un·twilled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of twill¹

1300–50; north and Scots variant of twilly (noun), Middle English twyle, Old English twilī ( c ), half translation, half adoption of Latin bilīc- (stem of bilīx ) having double thread. See twi-

Word History and Origins

Origin of twill¹

Old English twilic having a double thread; related to Old High German zwilīth twill, Latin bilīx two-threaded

Example Sentences

Reconstructed from excess items and materials from past seasons, the jacket features functional stone-shaped pockets outlined with broken twill.

From Los Angeles Times

By the late 1990s, Barr was flying to Hong Kong to meet with agents who could broker canvas and twill sewing jobs in China.

From Seattle Times

“A lawsuit may be different because we want the court to really examine and look at the system very carefully,” said Polly Twill, whose firm, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, has taken the case pro bono.

From Los Angeles Times

According to Adidas, the Weagle design on the front of the sweater features a “combination of sublimation and classic twill embroidery,” producing a bevel effect.

From Washington Post

The pieces, ranging from $80 to $150, include overalls, twill work pants, an Eisenhower jacket and more.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cotton
• goods
• material
• stuff