Definition of Lisle Thread in English :

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Lisle Thread meaning in English

Meaning of Lisle Thread in English

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Lisle Thread pronunciation in English

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Lisle Thread

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Noun

1. lisle, lisle thread

a strong tightly twisted cotton thread (usually made of long-staple cotton)

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Lisle Thread

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noun
a. 
a strong fine cotton thread or fabric
b. 
(as modifier)
lisle stockings

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Lisle Thread

see synonyms of lisle thread
see Leconte de Lisle, Rouget de Lisle
noun
1. 
a fine, hard, extra-strong cotton thread
: in full lisle thread
2. 
a fabric, or stockings, gloves, etc., knit or woven of lisle
adjective
3. 
made of lisle

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