doek — meaning in English

English meaning

• canvas noun A heavy, coarse woven fabric traditionally made from hemp or cotton, used for sails, tents, and painting surfaces.
• cloth noun Woven, knitted, or felted material used for clothing, furnishing, or cleaning.
• clout noun Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
• curtain noun A hanging piece of fabric used to cover a window or separate spaces.
• linen noun A strong, cool fabric woven from flax fibers.

Senses

doek is used for these senses in English:

• canvas A piece of canvas cloth stretched across a frame on which one may paint.
• clout (archaic) A cloth; a piece of cloth or leather; a patch; a rag.
• curtain A similar piece of cloth that separates the audience and the stage in a theater.
• linen (uncountable) Thread or cloth made from flax fiber.

canvas — full definition

1. noun A heavy, coarse woven fabric traditionally made from hemp or cotton, used for sails, tents, and painting surfaces.
2. noun A painting itself, or figuratively, a basis or backdrop for creative work.
3. verb To cover something with canvas.

cloth — full definition

1. noun Woven, knitted, or felted material used for clothing, furnishing, or cleaning.
2. noun A tablecloth, especially one laid out for a meal.
3. noun The clergy or priesthood, referred to by their traditional dress.

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