tweed

Meanings

• noun

  A type of rough, woolen fabric, originating in Scotland, typically made of woolen yarn and characterized by its distinctive pattern.

  - "He wore a tweed jacket on his hunting trip."
  - "The tartan patterns on her tweed skirt were intricate and beautiful."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tweed
deed , feed , reed , sleed , seed

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Variants

List of all variants of tweed that leads to same result
tweed , tweeds , Tweed , William Marcy Tweed

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Etymology

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The word 'tweed' is believed to have originated from the name of the River Tweed in Scotland, where the fabric was first produced.

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Trivia

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1. Tweed was once used to make sails for ships.

2. The first tweed mill was established in the Scottish Borders in 1807.

3. Tweed is often used in the production of golf bags and gloves due to its durability and water resistance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tartan: A patterned fabric made of wool, commonly associated with Scotland, that is often used in tweed clothing.

2. Plaid: A type of fabric that is similar to tweed but has a solid color background and a distinctive pattern of stripes or checks.

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Culture

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Tweed has strong cultural significance in Scotland, where it has been used for centuries to create traditional kilts and other clothing. It is also commonly associated with the Scottish Highlands and the outdoors.

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'tweed' starts with the letter 't' and is associated with Scotland and rugged clothing.

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