sailcloth
noun
sail·cloth
ˈsāl-ˌklȯth 
: a heavy canvas used for sails, tents, or upholstery
also
: a lightweight canvas used for clothing
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The Hoopers came to Baltimore as Irish immigrants and went into sailcloth weaving.
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2024
Instead of shutters, the couple relies on durable draperies made from waterproof sailcloth for shade and privacy.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
The steel shank buttons and sailcloth canvas feel durable and resilient.
—Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 7 Mar. 2023
It’s constructed of weather-resistant sailcloth, waxed inside and out to prevent heat loss.
—Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 9 Dec. 2022
Durable sailcloth, metal rivets, and lots of pocket space pockets make this Flint and Tinder apron an excellent gift for the pit boss in your life.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 16 Nov. 2022
Stumps, sailcloth and a peacock named George: See how schools across America have moved classes outdoors to combat the coronavirus.
—Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2020
The boats are different, the sailcloth is different, the clothing is, of course, vastly different.
—Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2020
Tough, dependable, and timeless, the Waxed Trucker Jacket is made from weather-resistant, waxed sailcloth with a comfortable flannel lining and only looks better with age.
—Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 10 June 2020
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2024
Instead of shutters, the couple relies on durable draperies made from waterproof sailcloth for shade and privacy.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
The steel shank buttons and sailcloth canvas feel durable and resilient.
—Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 7 Mar. 2023
It’s constructed of weather-resistant sailcloth, waxed inside and out to prevent heat loss.
—Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 9 Dec. 2022
Durable sailcloth, metal rivets, and lots of pocket space pockets make this Flint and Tinder apron an excellent gift for the pit boss in your life.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 16 Nov. 2022
Stumps, sailcloth and a peacock named George: See how schools across America have moved classes outdoors to combat the coronavirus.
—Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2020
The boats are different, the sailcloth is different, the clothing is, of course, vastly different.
—Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2020
Tough, dependable, and timeless, the Waxed Trucker Jacket is made from weather-resistant, waxed sailcloth with a comfortable flannel lining and only looks better with age.
—Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 10 June 2020
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sailcloth
noun
sail·cloth
-ˌklȯth
: a heavy canvas
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