Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.
Cloth menstrual pad — Cloth menstrual pads are a reusable alternative to disposable sanitary napkins. They receive praise for being environmentally friendly, cost cutting, as well as having purported health benefits. Generally they are made from layers of absorbent… … Wikipedia
down to the wire — Wire Wire (w[imac]r), n. [OE. wir, AS. wir; akin to Icel. v[=i]rr, Dan. vire, LG. wir, wire; cf. OHG. wiara fine gold; perhaps akin to E. withy. [root]141.] [1913 Webster] 1. A thread or slender rod of metal; a metallic substance formed to an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Cloth Fair — East out of West Smithfield at No. 59 to Kiughorn Street (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Without. First mention: A tradesman s token, dated 1657 (Burn, 52). Pye Powder Court held there during the first three days of Bartholomew Fair … Dictionary of London
Altar cloth — Altar covered with white altar cloths. An (altar cloth) is used by various religious groups to cover an altar. Christianity, ancient Judaism, and Buddhism are among the world religions that use altar cloths. Because many altars are made of wood… … Wikipedia
wipe down — ˌwipe ˈdown [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they wipe down he/she/it wipes down present participle wiping down past tense … Useful english dictionary
Myth Cloth — Les Saint Cloth Myth, appelées plus couramment Myth Cloth sont une ligne de figurines de collections (ainsi que leurs accessoires) basées sur le manga Saint Seiya et son anime (connu en France sous le nom Les Chevaliers du Zodiaque). Elles… … Wikipédia en Français
To take down — Take Take, v. t. [imp. {Took} (t[oo^]k); p. p. {Taken} (t[=a]k n); p. pr. & vb. n. {Taking}.] [Icel. taka; akin to Sw. taga, Dan. tage, Goth. t[=e]kan to touch; of uncertain origin.] 1. In an active sense; To lay hold of; to seize with the hands … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Mueller Cloth Mill — Main buildung (1801) and inner courtyard of the Mueller Cloth Mill The Mueller Cloth Mill, located in Euskirchen, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany is a section of the LVR Museum of Industry (formerly: Rheinisches Industriemuseum). The museum… … Wikipedia
3rd White Cloth Hall — The 3rd White Cloth Hall is an important historic building in Leeds city centre in England. It was the most important market place in the world for the sale of undyed cloth, between 1776 and 1865. HistoryAfter construction of the two prior white… … Wikipedia
Wire cloth — Wire Wire (w[imac]r), n. [OE. wir, AS. wir; akin to Icel. v[=i]rr, Dan. vire, LG. wir, wire; cf. OHG. wiara fine gold; perhaps akin to E. withy. [root]141.] [1913 Webster] 1. A thread or slender rod of metal; a metallic substance formed to an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
swan's-down cotton — Cotton Cot ton (k[o^]t t n), n. [F. coton, Sp. algodon the cotton plant and its wool, coton printed cotton, cloth, fr. Ar. qutun, alqutun, cotton wool. Cf. {Acton}, {Hacqueton}.] 1. A soft, downy substance, resembling fine wool, consisting of the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
