lisle
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of strong, smooth cotton thread: Lisle is a high-quality thread made from long-staple cotton that is tightly twisted. This process gives it strength and a slight sheen, making it resistant to abrasion. 2. A fabric made from this thread: Lisle can also refer to a fine, durable fabric woven from lisle thread, known for its smooth texture.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Thread):
- The fine lisle was perfect for darning the delicate socks.
- High-quality gloves are often knitted from lisle.
- Noun (Fabric):
- His summer suit was made of a lightweight, breathable lisle.
- She preferred lisle stockings for their durability and smooth feel.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Technical Context: The term "lisle" is often associated with historical or specialized textile contexts, particularly for high-end hosiery, gloves, and undergarments from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Vintage sewing patterns for men's socks frequently specify the use of lisle.
Variants and Related Words
- Lisles (plural noun): The standard plural form, referring to multiple types or instances of lisle thread or fabric.
- The mill produced various lisles for different purposes.
Synonyms
- Thread: cotton thread, yarn, strand.
- Fabric: cotton fabric, mesh, knit.
Notes on Meaning
The primary and most common meaning of "lisle" is the thread itself. The meaning referring to a fabric is derived and less frequently used in modern contexts. The word is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs.
Noun
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a strong tightly twisted cotton thread (usually made of long-staple cotton)
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a fabric woven with lisle thread
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