Lisle
noun
A kind of smooth and strong thread made from cotton.
The worker weaved the lisle into a beautiful fabric.
Often appears as...
- lisle thread
- lisle fabric
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A kind of smooth and strong thread made from cotton.
The worker weaved the lisle into a beautiful fabric.
Often appears as...
- lisle thread
- lisle fabric
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Durability Focus
Lisle is known for strength and durability, often used in hosiery and gloves.
The lisle socks lasted much longer than ordinary cotton ones.
Pro Tip 2/3Smooth Texture
Lisle refers to cotton with a smooth finish, ideal for comfort in clothing.
She preferred lisle sheets for their smoothness.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Lisle is a technical term; use it when discussing textiles or fabric properties.
The tailor recommended lisle thread for the intricate embroidery.
Pro Tip 1/3Durability Focus
Lisle is known for strength and durability, often used in hosiery and gloves.
The lisle socks lasted much longer than ordinary cotton ones.
Pro Tip 2/3Smooth Texture
Lisle refers to cotton with a smooth finish, ideal for comfort in clothing.
She preferred lisle sheets for their smoothness.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Lisle is a technical term; use it when discussing textiles or fabric properties.
The tailor recommended lisle thread for the intricate embroidery.
Pro Tip 1/3Durability Focus
Lisle is known for strength and durability, often used in hosiery and gloves.
The lisle socks lasted much longer than ordinary cotton ones.
Pro Tip 2/3Smooth Texture
Lisle refers to cotton with a smooth finish, ideal for comfort in clothing.
She preferred lisle sheets for their smoothness.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Lisle is a technical term; use it when discussing textiles or fabric properties.
The tailor recommended lisle thread for the intricate embroidery.
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