twill

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A pattern, characterised by diagonal ridges, created by the regular interlacing of threads of the warp and weft during weaving.
2. (countable, uncountable) A cloth or portion of cloth woven in such a pattern.

Verb

To weave (cloth, etc.) so as to produce the appearance of diagonal lines or ribs on the surface.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/twɪl/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: twyll

Inherited from Old English: twilic

In summary

PIE word
*dwóh₁
From Middle English twyll, twylle, from Old English twilīċ (“two-threaded”), a partial calque of Latin bilix, bilic-, from bis (“twice”) + licium (“thread”).

Synonyms

serge

twill weave

wool serge

diagonal cloth

tweel

Translations

keper

Köper

sarga

sargia

saia

tela cruzada

tela cruzada o asargada

Serge

serge

armatura

spiga

diagonale

tela crociata

tessuto diagonale

keperen