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Synonyms for fabric

Grammar : Noun
Spell : fab-rik
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfæb rɪk

Top 10 synonyms for fabric
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Définition of fabric

Origin :
  • late 15c., "building, thing made," from Middle French fabrique (14c.), from Latin fabrica "workshop," also "an art, trade; a skillful production, structure, fabric," from faber "artisan who works in hard materials," from PIE *dhabh- "to fit together." Sense in English evolved via "manufactured material" (1753) to "textile" (1791).
  • noun cloth, material
  • noun structure
Example sentences :
  • Even through the fabric of their suits he could feel her trembling.
  • Extract from : « Pirates of the Gorm » by Nat Schachner
  • Nona was gripping his hand with a pressure that penetrated the fabric.
  • Extract from : « Pirates of the Gorm » by Nat Schachner
  • It left in the paper an indistinct impression resembling a fabric.
  • Extract from : « Why Bewick Succeeded » by Jacob Kainen
  • The tale of Atlantis is the fabric of a vision, but it has never ceased to interest mankind.
  • Extract from : « Timaeus » by Plato
  • Then all the fabric of his mother's honor would there and then tumble to the ground.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • Anyhow, since then we have added nothing to the fabric of life.
  • Extract from : « Audrey Craven » by May Sinclair
  • The material may be either silk, or cloth, or any other fabric which may be preferred.
  • Extract from : « The Ladies' Work-Table Book » by Anonymous
  • His gloved fingers were trying to rip at the fabric around my throat.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, May, 1930 » by Various
  • For a moment the orderly Universe is disarranged and the fabric of belief is ripped.
  • Extract from : « Warm » by Robert Sheckley
  • The gelatine is applied warm, and cooled before the fabric is taken off.
  • Extract from : « Practical Mechanics for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe

Antonyms for fabric

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