fabric

/ˈfæbrɪk/
noun
  1. Cloth or material made by weaving, knitting, or felting fibers.
    • She chose a soft cotton fabric for her new dress.
    • This fabric is made from recycled plastic bottles.
    • The store sells a wide variety of fabrics for upholstery.
  2. The basic structure or framework of something, especially a society, system, or building.
    • Trust is an essential part of the social fabric of any community.
    • Education helps strengthen the fabric of a democratic society.
    • The earthquake damaged the very fabric of the old cathedral.
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