tissue | | |
n. (body) | 1. tissue | part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function. |
| ~ organism, being | a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently. |
| ~ body part | any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity. |
| ~ isthmus, band | a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure. |
| ~ animal tissue | the tissue in the bodies of animals. |
n. (substance) | 2. tissue, tissue paper | a soft thin (usually translucent) paper. |
| ~ cigarette paper, rolling paper | a strong tissue paper that burns evenly and is sufficiently porous to control the burning of the tobacco in a cigarette. |
| ~ facial tissue | tissue paper suitable for use on the face. |
| ~ kleenex | a piece of soft absorbent paper (usually two or more thin layers) used as a disposable handkerchief. |
| ~ paper | a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses. |
| ~ bathroom tissue, toilet paper, toilet tissue | a soft thin absorbent paper for use in toilets. |
v. (creation) | 3. tissue, weave | create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton.; "tissue textiles" |
| ~ handicraft | a craft that requires skillful hands. |
| ~ create from raw material, create from raw stuff | make from scratch. |
| ~ web, net | construct or form a web, as if by weaving. |
| ~ loom | weave on a loom.; "materials loomed in Egypt" |
| ~ brocade | weave a design into (textiles). |
| ~ lace | do lacework.; "The Flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral" |
| ~ braid, plait, lace | make by braiding or interlacing.; "lace a tablecloth" |
| ~ twill | weave diagonal lines into (textiles). |
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