tissu

Definitions of tissu
  1. noun
    artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
    synonyms: textile, étoffe
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    acrylique
    a synthetic fabric
    couche de couverture
    a heavy fabric suitable for coats
    velours
    a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton
    crêpe
    a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface
    duffle-coat
    a coarse heavy woolen fabric
    fibre
    a leatherlike material made by compressing layers of paper or cloth
    molleton, pilou, veloutine
    a cotton fabric imitating flannel
    tricot
    a fabric made by knitting
    dentelle
    a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns
    cuir artificiel, skaï
    fabric made to look like leather
    imperméable
    a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric
    mohair
    fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat
    filet
    an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
    chiffon
    a separate part consisting of fabric
    rayonne
    a synthetic silklike fabric
    plaid
    a cloth having a crisscross design
    tissu éponge
    a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes
    tissu éponge
    any of various fabrics (linen or cotton) used to make towels
    velours, velours de coton
    heavy fabric that resembles velvet
    toile
    a fabric (especially a fabric in the process of being woven)
    rayonne
    a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate
    bribes, chute
    a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold
    mouchoir, tire-jus
    a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
    chiffon, haillon
    a small piece of cloth or paper
    voile
    a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
    serviette
    a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
    tricot
    a knitted fabric or one resembling knitting
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    artefact
    a man-made object taken as a whole
  2. noun
    a fabric (especially a fabric in the process of being woven)
    synonyms: toile
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    textile, étoffe
    artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
  3. noun
    part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
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    tissu animal
    the tissue in the bodies of animals
    tissu interstitiel
    tissue between the cells of a structure or part in plant or animal
    graisse, tissu adipeux
    a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
    tissu conjonctif
    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
    tissu lymphatique
    tissue making up the lymphatic system
    cartilage
    tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults
    corps caverneux
    vascular tissue capable of filling with blood and becoming rigid
    tissu musculaire
    animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
    tissu fibreux
    tissue consisting of or containing fibers in both animals and plants
    pan
    a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body
    membrane
    a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants
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    partie du corps
    any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
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