hopsack
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of coarse, loosely woven fabric: A sturdy textile, traditionally made from cotton or linen, characterized by a plain, basket-like weave that creates a slightly nubby, textured surface.
Usage
- As a material or fabric: The word is used to describe the cloth itself, often in the context of clothing, bags, or upholstery.
- The tailor recommended a durable hopsack for the summer blazer.
- These casual trousers are made from a comfortable cotton hopsack.
Advanced Usage
- "Hopsack weave": Refers specifically to the basket-weave pattern (typically a 2x2 or 3x3 weave) that defines this fabric, where two or more warp and weft threads are woven together as one.
- The hopsack weave gives the fabric its distinctive texture and breathability.
Variants and Related Words
- Hopsacking (noun): An alternative term for the same fabric.
- The bag was constructed from heavy-duty hopsacking.
Synonyms
- Basketweave: Refers to the specific weaving pattern.
- Boating cloth: A specific, traditional use of hopsack fabric.
- Sailcloth: A similar coarse, durable fabric, though often heavier.
Noun
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a loosely woven coarse fabric of cotton or linen; used in clothing
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