gabardine
/'gæbədi:n/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A firm, durable fabric with a twill weave: A type of tightly woven cloth, often made of wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers, characterized by a diagonal rib pattern.
- A loose, long coat or frock reaching down to the ankles: A long, loose-fitting outer garment, historically worn as a protective coat.
- (Usually in the plural) Trousers made of this fabric: Pants constructed from gabardine cloth.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Fabric):
- The suit was made of a fine, lightweight gabardine.
- Gabardine is popular for uniforms because it resists wrinkles.
- Noun (Garment):
- The shepherd wore a weathered gabardine to protect against the rain.
- Noun (Trousers):
- He wore his grey gabardines to the office.
Advanced Usage
- As a material descriptor: Gabardine is often specified for high-quality, tailored items due to its durability and smooth finish.
- The designer preferred wool gabardine for the collection's trench coats.
Variants and Related Words
- Gaberdine: An alternate, chiefly British, spelling for the fabric or the historical garment.
- He purchased a length of gaberdine for a new project.
Synonyms
- Twill: A general term for the type of weave used in gabardine.
- Coverall: A synonym for the long, loose coat meaning.
- Slacks: A general term for trousers, which can be made of gabardine.
Related Phrases
- Gabardine suit: A suit tailored from gabardine fabric.
- His gabardine suit was perfect for the formal event.
- Cotton gabardine: Specifies the fiber content of the fabric.
- Cotton gabardine is ideal for summer clothing.
Noun
- a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
- (usually in the plural) trousers made of flannel or gabardine or tweed or white cloth
- a firm durable fabric with a twill weave