two-ply
/'tu:plai/
Definition
- Adjective: Having a thickness or structure composed of two layers, strands, or thicknesses of material.
Usage
The adjective "two-ply" is used to describe materials, especially textiles, paper, or yarn, that are constructed from two distinct layers or strands twisted or bonded together. It indicates a specific quality of the material's composition.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She bought a roll of two-ply toilet paper for extra softness.
- This two-ply wool yarn is much stronger than a single strand.
- The sweater is made from a two-ply cashmere blend.
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Manufacturing Context: In textiles, "two-ply" often refers to yarn created by twisting two single strands together, which increases strength, durability, and sometimes texture.
- For this project, you should use a two-ply fingering weight yarn.
Variants and Related Words
- Ply (noun): A thickness or layer of a material (e.g., ).
- Multi-ply (adjective): A general term for materials with more than one layer (e.g., ).
Synonyms
- Double-layered
- Two-strand
- Two-fold (in specific contexts, e.g., yarn)
Antonyms
- Single-ply
- One-ply
Adjective
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having a thickness made up of two layers or strands
