Definitions for sailclothˈseɪlˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

sail•clothˈseɪlˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ(n.)

  1. any of various fabrics, as of cotton, nylon, or Dacron, for boat sails or tents.

    Category: Textiles

  2. a lightweight canvas or canvaslike fabric used esp. for clothing and curtains.

    Category: Textiles

Origin of sailcloth:

1175–1225

Princeton's WordNet

  1. sailcloth(noun)

    a strong fabric (such as cotton canvas) used for making sails and tents

Wiktionary

  1. sailcloth(Noun)

    A strong, durable fabric suitable for making sails for ships or boats.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Sailcloth(noun)

    duck or canvas used in making sails


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