Noun: lisle lI(-u)l
- A strong tightly twisted cotton thread (usually made of long-staple cotton)
"The seamstress used lisle thread for its durability in the garment";
- lisle thread
- A fabric woven with lisle thread
"She preferred lisle stockings for their durability"
Derived forms: lisles
Type of: cloth, cotton, fabric, material, textile
Encyclopedia: Lisle, Mark