fabric structure

  • 11fabric — [n1] cloth, material bolt, fiber, goods, stuff, textile, texture, web; concept 473 fabric [n2] structure building, consistency, constitution, construction, foundation, frame, framework, infrastructure, make up, mold, organization, stamp,… …

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  • 12structure — I (composition) noun arrangement, configuration, constitution, design, disposition, essence, fabric, form, formation, layout, make up, organization, pattern, plan, set up, shape, style, substance II (edifice) noun building, establishment,… …

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  • 13fabric — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. cloth, textile, material, tissue; structure, framework. See production, materials, crossing, texture. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Material] Syn. cloth, textile, stuff; see cloth . 2. [Basic structure] Syn …

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  • 14fabric — fab|ric W3 [ˈfæbrık] n [Date: 1400 1500; : Old French; Origin: fabrique, from Latin fabrica thing made, place where things are made ] 1.) [U and C] cloth used for making clothes, curtains etc = ↑material ▪ our new range of fabrics and wallpapers… …

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  • 15fabric — noun 1 cloth ADJECTIVE ▪ beautiful, luxurious, rich ▪ rich fabric wall coverings ▪ delicate, fine, light, lightweight …

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  • 16fabric */*/ — UK [ˈfæbrɪk] / US noun Word forms fabric : singular fabric plural fabrics 1) [countable/uncountable] cloth, especially when it is used for making things such as clothes or curtains plain/patterned/floral fabric a wide range of furnishing fabrics… …

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  • 17fabric — Synonyms and related words: Aralac, Avisco, Axminster, Celanese, Dacron, Dymaxion house, Dynel, Georgette, Harris Tweed, Lastex, Leatherette, Orlon, Qiana, Revolite, Terylene, Ultrasuede, Velon, Vicara, White House, acetate, acetate rayon, adobe… …

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  • 18fabric — [[t]fæ̱brɪk[/t]] ♦♦♦ fabrics 1) N MASS Fabric is cloth or other material produced by weaving together cotton, nylon, wool, silk, or other threads. Fabrics are used for making things such as clothes, curtains, and sheets. ...small squares of red… …

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  • 19fabric — fab|ric [ fæbrık ] noun ** 1. ) count or uncount cloth, especially when it is used for making things such as clothes or curtains: MATERIAL: plain/patterned/floral fabric a wide range of furnishing fabrics 2. ) singular the basic structure of a… …

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  • 20fabric — noun 1 (C, U) cloth used to make clothes, curtains etc; material: man made fabrics see clothes 2 (singular) the basic structure of a society, way of life etc and its relationships and traditions: The family is the most important unit in the… …

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