Meaning & use
Gabardine
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A smooth, tightly woven twill fabric, typically made of wool, cotton, or a synthetic blend, used especially for coats and suits.
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His raincoat was made of sturdy gabardine that shed water well.
The tailor recommended gabardine for a suit that would hold its shape.
A note on using this word
Popularized in the 1880s by Thomas Burberry, though the term has since become a generic name for the weave itself.
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twill
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