multi-ply
Breed and spread
Multi-ply describes something made of multiple layers bonded together for added strength, thickness, or absorbency.
Multi-ply toilet paper has two or more sheets.
Multi-ply tires contain several layers of cord fabric.
Multi-ply yarn is made from strands twisted together.
The term emphasizes layered construction: multi-ply cardboard, multi-ply plywood.
Bonded between protective layers
- stratifiedArranged in stacked layers
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- stackedArranged in a heap
- tieredHaving multiple levels
sandwiched · interleaved · sheeted · veneer · laminate · overlapping · built-up · banded
Twisted strand for crafts
- threadFiber for stitching
- cordFlexible twisted strand
- twineStranded cord for tying
- fabricWoven or knit material
weave · knit · toilet-paper · tissue · napkin · towel · gauze · fleece
Built for hard use
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- robustStrong and durable
- toughDurable and strong
hard-wearing · long-lasting · reinforced · rugged · wear-resistant · tear-resistant · industrial-grade · high-strength
laminated
Bonded between protective layers
- stratifiedArranged in stacked layers
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- stackedArranged in a heap
tiered · sandwiched · interleaved · sheeted · veneer · laminate · overlapping · built-up · banded · plywood
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
fabric · weave · knit · toilet-paper · tissue · napkin · towel · gauze · fleece · wool
heavy-duty
Built for hard use
tough · hard-wearing · long-lasting · reinforced · rugged · wear-resistant · tear-resistant · industrial-grade · high-strength · reliable
- threadcotton thread, sewing thread, silk thread, nylon thread, linen thread
- layered materialslayer, laminate, plywood, veneer
multi-plysingle-ply
One thickness only
solid · simple · homogeneous · unlaminated · uniform
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