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textiles


Meanings
  • Noun

    Fabric or material made by weaving, knitting, crocheting, or binding fibers or threads together.

    - "Cotton is a popular textile used in clothing."
    - "The textile industry is a major contributor to the economy."
  • Noun

    The art or technique of making textiles.

    - "She took up textiles as a hobby."
    - "The textile museum showcased ancient weaving techniques."

Antonyms

naturist
Rhymes
Words rhyming with textiles
compostiles , distiles , miles
Variants
List of all variants of textiles that leads to same result
textile , textiles
Etymology
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From the Latin textil-is, pertaining to weaving.


Trivia
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  1. The oldest known textile is a piece of flax fiber dating back to 30,000 BC.

  2. The term 'textile' comes from the Latin word for 'weaving'.

  3. Textiles were one of the earliest forms of trade between different civilizations.


Related Concepts
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  1. Fiber: A natural or synthetic material that can be spun into thread or yarn and used to make textiles.

  2. Weaving: The process of interlacing two sets of threads or yarns to create a fabric.

  3. Knitting: A technique for creating textiles by looping yarn or thread around needles and knitting them together.


Culture
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Textiles have been used for clothing, shelter, and artistic expression throughout history. In many cultures, textiles have been used for religious or ceremonial purposes, and the techniques used to create them have been passed down through generations.

How to Memorize "textiles"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a loom with threads being woven together to create a fabric.
    - Visualize a spinner spinning thread from fibers.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'textiles' with the feeling of a soft fabric against your skin.
    - Think of the intricate patterns and colors of a textile design.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that textiles are 'Text'iles, made from text(thread)s.
    - Think of the 'Text' in 'Textiles' as a reminder of the woven 'Text'ure.


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