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two-ply en · ADJ

Etymology

From two + ply.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Consisting of two layers or two strands.
    • It has been found that although the two-ply moquette used in L.T. train upholstery was of equal weight to the three-ply fabric used in L.T. buses, the bus fabric had 50 per cent longer life, and accordingly it is now being used also for trains. 1961 February, “Talking of Trains: New L.T. research laboratory”, in Trains Illustrated, page 77:
  2. (not-comparable, qualifier:textile fabrics) Consisting of two webs woven into one another.
    • two-ply carpet
  3. (not-comparable, qualifier:manufactured articles; linen; manufactured articles; linen) Consisting of two thicknesses.
    • two-ply collar/two-ply cuff