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Materials and Patterns

57 Words

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lace
1.
lace
Noun

a delicate cotton or silky cloth made by weaving or knitting threads in an open web-like pattern

She adorned her wedding gown with beautiful lace, giving it a timeless and elegant look.

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linen
2.
li
nen
Noun

cloth that is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, used to make fine clothes, etc.

She dressed in a simple linen dress, enjoying the breathability and comfort of the fabric on the hot summer day.

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mo
hair
Noun

a soft yarn or fabric, made from the fine wool of the angora goat

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leather
4.
lea
ther
Noun

strong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.

He decided to invest in a high-quality leather jacket that would last for years and only get better with age.

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mole
skin
Noun

a soft thick fabric made of cotton with a velvety nap, which is very durable

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mus
lin
Noun

a type of plain transparent fabric that is fine and lightweight, used for making garments, curtains or sheets

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patent leather
7.
patent leather
Noun

a smooth kind of leather with a high-gloss finish

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polyester
8.
po
lyes
ter
Noun

a synthetic fiber that is quick to dry and is widely used in textile industry

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satin
9.
sa
tin
Noun

a type of very smooth fabric with a glossy surface

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silk
10.
silk
Noun

a type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce

She draped a silk scarf around her neck, enjoying the cool, smooth texture against her skin.

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nylon
11.
ny
lon
Noun

a tough synthetic fiber that is light and elastic, used in textile industry

Her raincoat was made of waterproof nylon, perfect for stormy weather.

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acrylic
12.
ac
ry
lic
Noun

a textile fiber made by chemical processes that is used for clothes and dries quickly

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cashmere
13.
cash
mere
Noun

fine, soft wool that is originally taken from the undercoat of the Kashmir goat

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pinstripe
14.
pin
stripe
Noun

a fabric that is dark with light thin lines woven into it, used for business suits

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pin
striped
Adjective

(of fabric) having a pattern of light narrow lines on a dark background

He wore a pinstriped suit with thin white lines on a navy blue background.

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chi
ffon
Noun

a lightweight and transparent fabric made from silk or nylon

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cloth
17.
cloth
Noun

material used for making clothes, which is made by knitting or weaving silk, cotton, etc.

She selected a beautiful piece of cloth to make her new dress.

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corduroy
18.
cor
du
roy
Noun

a strong but soft cotton fabric patterned with raised straight lines

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crepe
19.
crepe
Noun

a light and soft fabric with wrinkles and folds in its surface that is made of synthetic or natural fibers

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flannel
20.
fla
nnel
Noun

a soft cotton or woolen cloth with a loose texture that is used for making clothes or sheets

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fur
21.
fur
Noun

the thick, soft hair that grows on the body of some animals such as cats, dogs, etc.

The kitten's fur was so soft and silky to the touch.

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wool
22.
wool
Noun

the soft and thick hair that grows on the body of sheep and goats

His sweater was made of luxurious wool that kept him cozy.

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tartan
23.
tar
tan
Noun

a woolen fabric patterned with lines and squares, originally from Scotland

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thermal
24.
ther
mal
Adjective

(of clothes) designed with special material that keeps the wearer warm

She wore a thermal jacket and pants to stay warm during the winter hike.

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check
25.
check
Verb

to keep something bad under control in order to prevent deterioration or to slow down its spread or development

He wrapped a bandage tightly around his sprained ankle to check the swelling.

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check
26.
check
Verb

to keep something bad under control in order to prevent deterioration or to slow down its spread or development

He wrapped a bandage tightly around his sprained ankle to check the swelling.

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suede cloth
Noun

a synthetic fabric with a soft, fuzzy texture that mimics the look and feel of natural suede leather

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suede
28.
suede
Noun

a fabric made to resemble suede leather

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suede leather
Noun

a type of leather with a soft, napped surface that is created by sanding or buffing the underside of animal skin

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pattern
30.
pa
ttern
Noun

a typically repeating arrangement of shapes, colors, etc., regularly done as a design on a surface

The wallpaper had a beautiful floral pattern that added elegance to the room.

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fleece
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fleece
Noun

the coat of wool that covers the body of an animal such as a sheep, goat, etc.

She admired the thick fleece of the sheep in the pasture.

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silky
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sil
ky
Adjective

having a fine and smooth surface that is pleasant to the touch

Her hair felt silky after she applied the deep conditioner.

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plain
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plain
Adjective

simple and without complex details

The room was decorated in a plain style, with minimal furniture and neutral colors.

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woolen
34.
woo
len
Noun

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

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woo
ly
Adjective

covered in or made of wool

She knitted a wooly scarf for her friend as a birthday gift.

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velvet
36.
vel
vet
Noun

a cloth with a smooth and thick surface, typically made of cotton or silk

The curtains were made of rich velvet, adding a touch of luxury to the room.

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pais
ley
Noun

a teardrop-shaped, intricate design pattern characterized by a curved, abstract floral motif

She loved the intricate swirls and teardrop shapes of paisley, finding them endlessly fascinating.

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flowery
38.
flowe
ry
Adjective

having patterns or designs featuring flowers

She chose flowery wallpaper to give her living room a cheerful vibe.

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print
39.
print
Verb

to create a number of copies of a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

The publishing company prints thousands of books each month.

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plaid
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plaid
Noun

a cloth with a pattern marked by intersecting straight lines or paths

She wore a plaid to keep warm during the cold hike.

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stripe
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stripe
Noun

a design consisting of lines or bands with a different color from the background, often used on clothing, textiles, or other surfaces

She wore a sleek black dress with thin white stripes running down the sides.

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polka dot
42.
polka dot
Noun

a pattern consisting of round spots that are equally spaced apart and can vary in size and color

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dot
43.
dot
Noun

a small, round mark or spot

She put a red dot on the map to mark the location of her house.

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cotton
44.
co
tton
Noun

soft and white material that comes from a plant called cotton and is used to make clothing

The farmer harvested the cotton from the fields during late summer.

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fabric
45.
fab
ric
Noun

cloth that is made by weaving cotton yarn, silk, etc., which is used in making clothes

The dress was made from a luxurious silk fabric that shimmered in the light.

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stripe
46.
stripe
Noun

a design consisting of lines or bands with a different color from the background, often used on clothing, textiles, or other surfaces

She wore a sleek black dress with thin white stripes running down the sides.

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spot
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spot
Noun

a small usually round mark that has a different color or texture from the surface it is on

There was a dark spot on the carpet where the spilled coffee had dried.

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tweed
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tweed
Noun

a rough woolen fabric woven by different colored threads, originally made in Scotland, especially used for coats and suits

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rib
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rib
Noun

each of the curved bones surrounding the chest to protect the organs inside

The doctor examined the patient's ribs after the fall to check for any fractures.

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textile
50.
tex
tile
Noun

any type of knitted, felted or woven cloth

The factory produces high-quality textiles for clothing.

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ruched
Adjective

(of a fabric or piece of clothing) made with many small folds or pleats

The dress was adorned with ruched detailing along the bodice, adding texture and dimension to the garment.

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waterproof
52.
wa
ter
proof
Adjective

not damaged by the water or not letting water through

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knit
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knit
Verb

to create clothing, fabric, etc., typically from wool or thread, using a machine or a pair of long and thin needles

She knitted a cozy scarf for the winter.

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denim
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de
nim
Noun

strong cotton cloth that is usually blue in color, particularly used in making jeans

She wore her favorite denim jeans, which had a perfectly worn-in feel and fit.

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chintz
Noun

a shiny cloth made of cotton, often decorated with flower patterns, that is used for furniture covers and curtains

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pol
ka
do
tted
Adjective

having a pattern of evenly spaced, round spots or dots

She wore a polka-dotted dress with white dots on a navy blue background.

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fustian
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fus
tian
Noun

a durable cotton fabric with a slight nap or pile on the surface, originally made in the Middle Ages in Europe

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