Basic Details
Word: Textile
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A material made from weaving or knitting fibres, often used for making clothes or other items.
Synonyms: Fabric, cloth, material
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- By the fabric of society: Referring to the essential aspects that hold society together. Example: "Education and health care are crucial to the fabric of society."
- Woven into the fabric: Used to describe something that is an integral part of something else. Example: "The traditions of the community are woven into the fabric of their daily lives."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The tailor chose a beautiful textile to make a suit for his client.
Example 2: Textiles can be made from various materials, including cotton, wool, and silk.
Example 3: During the tour, we learned how different textiles are produced in the factory.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the oldest known textile dates back over 34,000 years? It was made from plant fibres and was discovered in a cave in Europe!
Famous Quote
"The cloth of this world is woven in our minds." - Eleanor Farjeon
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "textile" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A material made from fibres
c) A kind of furniture
d) A type of technology
Answer: b) A material made from fibres
2. Which of these is a synonym of "textile"?
a) Vehicle
b) Fabric
c) Appliance
d) Tool
Answer: b) Fabric
3. Which sentence uses "textile" correctly?
a) The textile flew across the room.
b) The holiday season makes us feel joyful and warm in our textiles.
c) The textile was carefully placed on the table.
d) The textile quickly ran away.
Answer: c) The textile was carefully placed on the table.
4. Which idiom means an important part of something?
a) Woven into the fabric
b) By the fabric of society
c) In hot water
d) A stitch in time saves nine
Answer: a) Woven into the fabric
5. What is the opposite of "textile"?
a) N/A
b) Rock
c) Water
d) Air
Answer: a) N/A
