Meaning of textile in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈtɛkˌstaɪl/

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  1. Noun

    textile

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from Latin textilis, from text-‘woven’, from the verb texere

    Definitions

    1. artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

    Examples

    • « the fabric in the curtains was light and semitraqnsparent »
    • « woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC »
    • « she measured off enough material for a dress »

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    textile

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to fabrics or fabric making

    Examples

    • « textile research »

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