26984 words

textile

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
a cloth made by hand or machine:

Examples:

the textile industry
2
a cloth, esp. one that is woven:

Examples:

Imports of textiles rose last year.
3
cloth made by hand or machine in large quantities:

Examples:

The company is a major exporter of textiles and clothing.
the textile business/industry/market
4
the industry that makes cloth in large quantities:

Examples:

The 132,000 new jobs do not come from agriculture, shipbuilding, or textiles.

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