twill
Example Sentences
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Traditional denim is typically cotton woven diagonally in a twill, which makes it rough, said Steph Giri, who costumes dancers at the University of Utah and has never put one in jeans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
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 ● Sep. 19, 2023
The pieces, ranging from $80 to $150, include overalls, twill work pants, an Eisenhower jacket and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2022
They’re made of tear-resistant nylon twill, which is helpful when you’re using that second zipper to squeeze your clothes into a small space.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 27, 2021
Although in the end she had packed lightly, according to the children’s instructions, Penelope had insisted on tucking two books into the large pockets of her rugged twill safari skirt.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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