terrynoun [ U ]
uk/ˈter.i/us/ˈter.i/UK also terry towelling, US also terry clotha type of thick cotton cloth with short threads on each side, used especially for making towels (= thick cloths used for drying)
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Textiles made from natural fibres
- burlap
- calico
- camel
- canvas
- cashmere
- fishnet
- flannelette
- flax
- fustian
- georgette
- lambswool
- moleskin
- muslin
- netting
- oilskin
- pinstripe
- sealskin
- twill
- velvet
- worsted
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