leno
Americannoun
plural
lenos-
Also called leno weave;. Also called gauze weave. a weave structure in which paired warp yarns are intertwined in a series of figure eights and filling yarn is passed through each of the interstices so formed, producing a firm, open mesh.
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any fabric in this weave.
adjective
noun
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(in textiles) a weave in which the warp yarns are twisted together in pairs between the weft or filling yarns
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a fabric of this weave
noun
Etymology
Origin of leno
1850–55; perhaps Anglicized variant of French linon lawn, derivative of lin linen (< Latin līnum flax)
Example Sentences
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Everton won 2-1 at Fulham thanks to farcical own goal from Cottagers keeper Bernd Leno.
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In the 83rd minute, Leno punched an Everton corner into his own net under pressure from Everton's Jake O'Brien.
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Bruno Fernandes swung his delivery to the far post and Casemiro rose highest to thump a towering header past Bernd Leno.
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The Brazilian then turned provider for United's second but Matheus Cunha still had plenty to do before lashing high beyond Bernd Leno.
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She occasionally had guests—locals in the studio, and stars like Liberace, Harry Belafonte and Jay Leno by phone.
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