01 n. The structure of anything; the manner in which the parts of a thing are united; workmanship; texture; make; as cloth of a beautiful fabric.
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The structure of anything; the manner in which the parts of a thing are united; workmanship; texture; make; as cloth of a beautiful fabric.
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That which is fabricated“Anon out of the earth a fabric huge Rose like an exhalation.” — Milton.
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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.
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The act of constructing; construction.[R.]“Tithe was received by the bishop, . . . for the fabric of the churches for the poor.” — Milman.
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Any system or structure consisting of connected parts; as, the fabric of the universe.“The whole vast fabric of society.” — Macaulay.