Meaning of the word twill in English

What does twill mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

twill

US /twɪl/
UK /twɪl/

Noun

a fabric woven in a way that produces a pattern of diagonal parallel ribs

Example:
Denim is a type of cotton twill fabric.
The jacket was made from a durable wool twill.

Verb

to weave (fabric) in a twill pattern

Example:
The textile factory specializes in twilling various types of cotton.
They learned how to twill intricate patterns on the loom.