'Fabric' definitions:
Definition of 'fabric'
(from WordNet)
noun
Artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress" [syn: fabric, cloth, material, textile]
noun
The underlying structure; "providing a factual framework for future research"; "it is part of the fabric of society" [syn: framework, fabric]
Definition of 'Fabric'
From: GCIDE
- Fabric \Fab"ric\ (f[a^]b"r[i^]k), n. [L. fabrica fabric, workshop: cf. F. fabrique fabric. See Forge.]
- 1. The structure of anything; the manner in which the parts of a thing are united; workmanship; texture; make; as cloth of a beautiful fabric. [1913 Webster]
- 2. That which is fabricated; as: (a) Framework; structure; edifice; building. [1913 Webster]
- Anon out of the earth a fabric huge Rose like an exhalation. --Milton. (b) Cloth of any kind that is woven or knit from fibers, whether vegetable, animal, or synthetic; manufactured cloth; as, silks or other fabrics; made of a fabric that is 50% cotton and 50% polyester. [1913 Webster]
- 3. The act of constructing; construction. [R.] [1913 Webster]
- Tithe was received by the bishop, . . . for the fabric of the churches for the poor. --Milman. [1913 Webster]
- 4. Any system or structure consisting of connected parts; as, the fabric of the universe. [1913 Webster]
- The whole vast fabric of society. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Fabric'
From: GCIDE
- Fabric \Fab"ric\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fabricked; p. pr. & vb. n. Fabricking.] To frame; to build; to construct. [Obs.] "Fabric their mansions." --J. Philips. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'fabric'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- acetate,
- acetate rayon,
- adobe house,
- alpaca,
- anatomy,
- Aralac,
- architectonics,
- architecture,
- arrangement,
- arras,
- astrakhan,
- atoms,
- Avisco,
- Axminster,
- baize,
- batik,
- blanketing,
- braiding,
- broadcloth,
- broadloom,
- brocade,
- build,
- building,
- bunting,
- cadre,
- calico,
- cambric,
- canvas,
- carpeting,
- casa,
- case,
- casement,
- cashmere,
- casing,
- castor,
- Celanese,
- chassis,
- cheesecloth,
- chiffon,
- chinchilla,
- chintz,
- cliff dwelling,
- cloth,
- coating,
- composition,
- configuration,
- conformation,
- constitution,
- construct,
- construction,
- consulate,
- cord,
- corduroy,
- core,
- cotton,
- country house,
- country seat,
- crash,
- creation,
- crepe,
- crepe de chine,
- cretonne,
- crinoline,
- dacha,
- Dacron,
- damask,
- deanery,
- denim,
- distillate,
- distillation,
- doeskin,
- doorframe,
- drapery,
- drill,
- drilling,
- drugget,
- duck,
- duffel,
- dwelling house,
- Dymaxion house,
- Dynel,
- edifice,
- elixir,
- embassy,
- enlacement,
- entwinement,
- entwining,
- erection,
- essence,
- establishment,
- etoffe,
- fabrication,
- farm,
- farmhouse,
- fashion,
- fashioning,
- felt,
- fiber,
- flannel,
- flannelette,
- fleece,
- forging,
- form,
- format,
- formation,
- foulard,
- foundation,
- frame,
- framework,
- framing,
- frieze,
- fustian,
- gauze,
- Georgette,
- getup,
- gingham,
- gist,
- goods,
- gossamer,
- grenadine,
- grogram,
- grosgrain,
- gunny,
- haircloth,
- hall,
- Harris Tweed,
- heart,
- herringbone,
- hessian,
- homespun,
- hop sacking,
- horsehair,
- house,
- houseboat,
- huck,
- huckaback,
- interknitting,
- interlacement,
- interlacery,
- interlacing,
- intertexture,
- interthreading,
- intertieing,
- intertwinement,
- intertwining,
- intertwisting,
- interweavement,
- interweaving,
- jersey,
- kernel,
- knitting,
- lace,
- lacing,
- lake dwelling,
- lame,
- Lastex,
- lattice,
- latticework,
- lawn,
- Leatherette,
- linen,
- linoleum,
- linsey-woolsey,
- lisle,
- list,
- living machine,
- loden,
- lodge,
- longcloth,
- luster,
- mackinaw,
- mackintosh,
- madras,
- make,
- makeup,
- making,
- maline,
- manor house,
- manse,
- manta,
- mantua,
- manufacture,
- marquisette,
- marrow,
- mat,
- material,
- matter,
- matting,
- meat,
- medium,
- melton,
- messaline,
- mohair,
- moire,
- mold,
- molding,
- moleskin,
- mousseline de soie,
- murrey,
- muslin,
- nainsook,
- nankeen,
- napery,
- near-silk,
- net,
- netting,
- nub,
- nylon,
- oil silk,
- oilcloth,
- organdy,
- organic structure,
- organism,
- organization,
- organza,
- Orlon,
- packaged house,
- paisley,
- panne,
- panne velvet,
- parsonage,
- pattern,
- patterning,
- penthouse,
- pepper-and-salt,
- percale,
- physique,
- picture frame,
- pile,
- pique,
- pith,
- plaid,
- plaiting,
- plan,
- plush,
- polyester,
- pongee,
- poplin,
- prefab,
- prefabricated house,
- prefabrication,
- presidential palace,
- print,
- production,
- pyramid,
- Qiana,
- quilting,
- quintessence,
- radium,
- rag,
- ranch house,
- rayon,
- rayon casheen,
- rectory,
- rep,
- Revolite,
- roof,
- rugging,
- russet,
- sackcloth,
- sacking,
- sailcloth,
- sap,
- sarcenet,
- sash,
- sateen,
- satin,
- say,
- seersucker,
- serge,
- setup,
- shalloon,
- shantung,
- shape,
- shaping,
- sharkskin,
- sheers,
- sheeting,
- shell,
- shoddy,
- shot silk,
- silk,
- skeleton,
- skyscraper,
- sod house,
- soul,
- spirit,
- split-level,
- spun rayon,
- stamin,
- stammel,
- stockinette,
- structure,
- structuring,
- stuff,
- substance,
- suede,
- sum and substance,
- superstructure,
- swansdown,
- tabaret,
- tabby,
- taffeta,
- taffety,
- tangible,
- tapestry,
- tarpaulin,
- tartan,
- tectonics,
- terry cloth,
- Terylene,
- textile,
- textile fabric,
- texture,
- tick,
- ticking,
- tissu,
- tissue,
- tower,
- town house,
- tricotine,
- tulle,
- tussah,
- tussore,
- tweed,
- twill,
- twining,
- twisting,
- Ultrasuede,
- veiling,
- Velon,
- velours,
- velure,
- velvet,
- velveteen,
- Vicara,
- vicarage,
- voile,
- warp and woof,
- warpage,
- wash-and-wear fabric,
- watered fabric,
- weave,
- weaving,
- web,
- webbing,
- weft,
- weftage,
- White House,
- window case,
- window frame,
- woof,
- wool,
- worsted,
- wreathing