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two-ply

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two-ply (tpl)
adj.
1. Made of two interwoven layers.
2. Consisting of two thicknesses or strands: two-ply yarn.

two-ply
adj
made of two thicknesses, layers, or strands
n pl -plies
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a two-ply wood, knitting yarn, etc.
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Adj.1.two-ply - having a thickness made up of two layers or strandstwo-ply - having a thickness made up of two layers or strands
thick - not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions; "an inch thick"; "a thick board"; "a thick sandwich"; "spread a thick layer of butter"; "thick coating of dust"; "thick warm blankets"
Translations
two-ply [ˈtuːˈplaɪ] ADJ [wool] → de dos hebras, doble; [wood, tissue paper] → de dos capas
two-ply [ˈtuːˌplaɪ] adj (wool) → a due capi


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