fabrics
/ˈfæbrɪks/
NOUN
1. Materials made from fibers; textiles or cloth
Materials produced by weaving, knitting, bonding, or otherwise combining natural or synthetic fibers to make cloth used for clothing, furnishings, and other purposes.
1.1. Textiles and clothing materials
Materials made from fibers and used to manufacture garments, accessories, and other textile products.
Synonyms
Examples
- In the textile store, a variety of colorful fabrics lined the shelves, offering endless possibilities for creativity.
- Fashion designers carefully choose high-quality fabrics to ensure the comfort and elegance of their creations.
Related Words
1.2. Textile materials for furnishings and decoration
Cloth materials selected for curtains, upholstery, bedding, and decorative interior applications.
Synonyms
Examples
- The interior decorator selected luxurious fabrics to enhance the opulence of the living room.
Related Words
- upholstery
- drapery
- threads
- yarns
- texture
1.3. Textile varieties and surface textures
Different kinds of cloth distinguished by their fiber composition, weave, texture, weight, or surface pattern.
Synonyms
- textiles
- cloths
Examples
- Quilters enjoy exploring different textures and patterns in the world of fabrics to create unique and artistic pieces.
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NOUN
2. The structure or framework of something
The underlying arrangement, organization, or interconnected structure through which the parts of something are combined into a whole.
2.1. Underlying structure and organization
The arrangement or interconnected framework of elements that gives an organization, system, or society its overall structure.
Synonyms
- framework
- structure
- organization
- infrastructure
- architecture
- configuration
- construction
- make-up
Antonyms
- disorganization
Examples
- The social fabrics of the community were strengthened through shared traditions and cooperation.
Related Words
- constitution
- composition
- foundation
- armature
- skeleton
- network
2.2. Framework of a physical structure
The supporting arrangement or interconnected parts that form the basic framework of a building, machine, or physical construction.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- disorganization
Examples
- The engineers examined the internal fabrics of the structure to understand how its supporting components were connected.
Related Words
- lattice
- network
- infrastructure
- cadre
- configuration
- foundation
NOUN
3. Buildings or constructed structures
Buildings or physical constructions considered as complete structures or parts of a built environment.
3.1. Buildings and architectural structures
Physical buildings or constructed edifices, particularly when referring to their architectural form or structural arrangement.
Synonyms
- buildings
- edifices
- structures
- constructions
Examples
- The historic fabrics of the city include buildings from several different architectural periods.
Related Words
- architecture
- frameworks
- infrastructure
- skeletons
- foundations
NOUN
4. The arrangement of crystalline grains in rock
The spatial arrangement and orientation of mineral grains or other components within a rock.
4.1. Geological and mineral structure
The internal arrangement and spatial relationships of mineral grains, crystals, and other components that determine the structural texture of a rock.
Synonyms
- texture
- structure
Examples
- Geologists studied the fabrics of the rock to determine the direction of deformation during its formation.
Related Words
- crystalline
- mineral
- grain
- composition
- configuration
NOUN
5. Interconnected networks represented as textile-like structures
A network of interconnected nodes and links whose diagrammatic arrangement resembles the interwoven structure of a textile.
5.1. Network and systems architecture
An interconnected arrangement of nodes, links, or components that forms a network with a structure resembling woven fabric.
Synonyms
- networks
- frameworks
- structures
Examples
- Researchers mapped the interconnected fabrics of the communication network to understand how information traveled between nodes.
Related Words
- lattices
- infrastructures
- architectures
- configurations
- interconnections