broadcloth

Definition of Broadcloth in English :

1. broadcloth

a densely textured woolen fabric with a lustrous finish

2. broadcloth

a closely woven silk or synthetic fabric with a narrow crosswise rib

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Broadcloth

noun

1.

fabric woven on a wide loom

2.

a closely woven fabric of wool, worsted, cotton, or rayon with lustrous finish, used for clothing

noun

1.

a fine, smooth woolen cloth

so called because it originally was made on wide looms

2.

a fine, smooth cotton, rayon, or silk cloth, used for shirts, pajamas, etc.

n.

1. A densely textured, traditionally woolen cloth with a plain or twill weave and a lustrous finish.

2. A closely woven silk, cotton, or synthetic fabric with a narrow crosswise rib.