1
: a fabric with a twill weave
2
: a textile weave in which the filling threads pass over one and under two or more warp threads to give an appearance of diagonal lines
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Its got raglan sleeves, twill neckline tassels, and a seamless, forgiving waist.
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Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
Steinfeld wore a covert twill utility jumpsuit courtesy of Michael Kors Collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Made with a leather outer and 100 percent sheep leather lining, the shoes have a stunning glossy finish that is complimented by a nylon twill bow.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Spanx Stretch Twill Mini Skirt This pull-on mini skirt features an A-line silhouette crafted from premium four-way stretch twill fabric.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
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Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
Steinfeld wore a covert twill utility jumpsuit courtesy of Michael Kors Collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Made with a leather outer and 100 percent sheep leather lining, the shoes have a stunning glossy finish that is complimented by a nylon twill bow.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Spanx Stretch Twill Mini Skirt This pull-on mini skirt features an A-line silhouette crafted from premium four-way stretch twill fabric.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Twill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twill. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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