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lisle

DEFINITIONS OF: lisle

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n a strong tightly twisted cotton thread (usually made of long-staple cotton)

Synonyms:
lisle thread
Type of:
cotton
thread made of cotton fibers

n a fabric woven with lisle thread

Type of:
cloth, fabric, material, textile
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
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