Gewebe

Definitions of Gewebe
  1. noun
    part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
    synonyms: Körpergewebe
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    Fettgewebe
    a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
    Bindegewebe
    tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments
    Knorpel
    tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults
    Muskelgewebe
    animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
    Nervengewebe
    tissue composed of neurons
    Mark
    the inner part of an organ or structure in plant or animal
    Nagelbett
    the formative tissue at the base of a nail
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    Körperteil
    any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
  2. noun
    artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
    synonyms: Kleiderstoff, Textilie, Textilstoff, Webware
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    Brokat, Brokatstoff
    thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern
    Cord, Cordstoff, Kord
    a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton
    Baumwolle, Baumwollstoff
    fabric woven from cotton fibers
    Krepp, Kreppstoff
    a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface
    Jeansstoff
    a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
    Textilfaser
    a leatherlike material made by compressing layers of paper or cloth
    Leinen, Leinenstoff
    a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
    Mohair, Mohairwolle, Mohär
    fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat
    Netz
    an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
    Seide, Seidenstoff
    a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
    Frottee
    a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes
    Nicki, Nickistoff
    heavy fabric that resembles velvet
    Wolle, Wollstoff
    a fabric made from the hair of sheep
    Kammgarnstoff
    a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"
    Fetzen
    a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold
    Taschentuch
    a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
    Handtuch
    a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
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    Artefakt, Werk
    a man-made object taken as a whole
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