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Gabardine vs. Gaberdine
Gabardine
Examples:
She wore a sleek gabardine trench on her walk.His jacket was crafted from fine wool gabardine.Gabardine is perfect for a durable winter coat.
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Gaberdine
/ˈɡæbədiːn/Examples:
He donned a weathered gaberdine for the rainy walk.Her vintage gaberdine coat looked timeless in contrast.The gaberdine fabric felt durable against the rough terrain.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Gabardine is a tightly woven fabric, often used for suits and outerwear, while gaberdine is usually a loose, flowing robe or cloak.
- Remember gabardine as fabric for fashion, starting with an f; think of gaberdine as a garment you might see during a historical play or event.
- Gabardine has an a which can remind you of attire, as its used in making clothes, whereas gaberdine has an e, linking to ensemble' as in a costume or robe.
- Gabardine as a textile term will often appear in fashion contexts, while gaberdine has a more classical or theatrical use.
- Recall that gabardine with its close construction of letters matches its tightly woven nature, while gaberdine is looser like its name suggests.
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