coarse linen

Frequency: 5.02.5 per million words

linen fabric that is not finely woven

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Examples (20)

  • The medieval peasant wore a tunic made of coarse linen.
  • The peasant's tunic was made of coarse linen.
  • Her hands were rough from years of washing coarse linen sheets in the river.
  • She preferred the feel of soft cotton over coarse linen.
  • The artist stretched a canvas of coarse linen before starting his oil painting.
  • They wove the coarse linen into sacks for grain.
  • I dislike the feel of coarse linen against my skin; it's too scratchy.
  • Historically, coarse linen was a common fabric for workwear.
  • Is this coarse linen suitable for making durable sacks?
  • The artist used a piece of coarse linen as his canvas.
  • For the historical reenactment, we will be using bolts of coarse linen for the costumes.
  • His bed was covered with rough sheets of coarse linen.
  • While silk is smooth, coarse linen has a rustic, textured appeal.
  • I need to dye this coarse linen fabric a darker shade.
  • The factory produces tons of coarse linen for industrial purposes, such as upholstery and bags.
  • The old tablecloth was made of a sturdy coarse linen.
  • The tablecloth wasn't made of fine silk but of simple, coarse linen.
  • A bag of coarse linen held the freshly baked bread.
  • To achieve an authentic look, sew the garment with a thick thread that complements the coarse linen.
  • The texture of the coarse linen was surprisingly durable.