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Definition of: twill
(twil) noun
1. One of the three foundation systems of weaves, in which the shuttle carries the woof thread over one and under two or more warp threads, producing the characteristic diagonal ribs or lines in fabrics.
2. A fabric woven with a twill; twilled cloth.
—v.t. To weave (cloth) so as to produce diagonal lines or ribs on the surface. [Var. of ME twile, OE twili a twilled fabric <twi- <twa two, partial trans. of L bilix having a double thread]
Enlarged to show weave.
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