Two-ply
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Two-ply is an adjective meaning Consisting of two layers or two strands.
Meaning
Consisting of two layers or two strands.
More Meanings
- (textile fabrics) Consisting of two webs woven into one another.
- (manufactured articles, linen) Consisting of two thicknesses.
Example Sentences
two-ply carpet
two-ply collar/two-ply cuff
It has been found that although the two-ply moquette used in L.T. train upholstery was of equal weight to the three-ply fabric used in L.T. buses, the bus fabric had 50 per cent longer life, and accordingly it is now being used also for trains.
Synonyms for two-ply
Depending on context, synonyms include thick.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thick, three-ply, multi-ply, double, double-stranded, twofold.
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