Definition

1. Noun:
   • Corduroy: A type of thick, durable fabric, typically made of cotton, characterized by parallel raised lines or ridges called "wales" or "cords" running along its length. It is commonly used for trousers, jackets, and upholstery.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy mặc một chiếc quần nhung kẻ màu nâu. (He is wearing a pair of brown corduroy trousers.)
  • Vải nhung kẻ thường ấm áp và bền. (Corduroy fabric is often warm and durable.)
  • Tôi thích cảm giác mềm mại của nhung kẻ. (I like the soft feel of corduroy.)

Advanced Usage

• The term specifically refers to the ribbed fabric itself. The width of the ribs can be described, e.g., fine-wale or wide-wale corduroy.

Variants and Related Words

• Nhung (n): Velvet; a soft, smooth fabric with a dense, short pile.
• Vải có sọc dọc (n): Striped fabric (general term for fabric with vertical stripes, not specific to corduroy).

Synonyms

• Corduroy: The direct and most common English equivalent.
• Cord (informal): A common shortened form, e.g., "a cord jacket."

Related Terms

• Wale: Refers to the number of ribs per inch in corduroy fabric (e.g., fine-wale, pinwale).
• Ribbed fabric: A general category for fabrics with raised lines, which includes corduroy.

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