plain weave

/pleɪn wiv/
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Other forms: plain weaves

Definitions of plain weave
  1. noun
    a basic style of weave in which the weft and warp threads intertwine alternately to produce a checkerboard effect
    synonyms: taffeta weave
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    type of:
    weave
    pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric
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