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lisle

  (līl) pronunciation
n.
  1. A fine, smooth, tightly twisted thread spun from long-stapled cotton.
  2. Fabric knitted of this thread, used especially for hosiery and underwear.

[After Lisle (Lille), France.]


 
 
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IN BRIEF: A smooth very strong thread made of cotton.

pronunciation The gloves were knitted with lisle yarn and were very durable.

Tutor's tip: Lisle rhymes with Nile.

 
WordNet: lisle
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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: a fabric woven with lisle thread

Meaning #2: a strong tightly twisted cotton thread (usually made of long-staple cotton)


 
Wikipedia: Lisle (disambiguation)

Lisle is a type of cotton fabric that has been processed to give it a smooth finish. The process burns off lint and threads as well as fiber ends, leaving a smooth edge.

Lisle can also refer to a person:

see De Lisle

Lisle can also refer to Lisle Corporation.

Lisle can also refer to several places:

Lisle is the name or part of the name of several communes in France:


 
 

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