noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A plaid pattern that arises from color woven into a fabric that has another, different woven texture.

   "Overplaids are ideal for travel as they do not show the dirt as readily as other cloths, generally speaking."

Verb

1. 1
   To weave in this kind of pattern.

Example

More examples

"Overplaids are ideal for travel as they do not show the dirt as readily as other cloths, generally speaking."

Etymology

From over- + plaid.

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