stroud
word
Definition
A stroud is a type of coarse, thick woolen cloth originally made in Stroud, England. It was commonly used for making blankets and clothing, especially in trade with Native Americans in North America.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly historical or technical; rarely used in modern daily speech. Often found in discussions about textiles, history, or Native American trade. Not to be confused with the town of Stroud, which is also its origin.
Spanish: paño grueso (tela)Portuguese (BR): tela grossa de lã (stroud)Portuguese (PT): pano grosso de lã (stroud)Chinese (Simplified): 粗呢布（Stroud，一种厚羊毛布料）Chinese (Traditional): 粗呢布（Stroud，一種厚羊毛布料）Hindi: मोटी ऊनी कपड़ा (Stroud)Arabic: قماش سترود (نسيج صوفي سميك)Bengali: ষ্ট্রাউড (মোটা উলেন কাপড়)Russian: страуд (грубая шерстяная ткань)Japanese: ストラウド（厚手の毛織物）Vietnamese: vải stroud (vải len dày thô) - vải len dàyKorean: 스트라우드(거친 양모 천)Turkish: stroud (kalın yünlü kumaş)Urdu: سٹراوڈ (موٹا اونی کپڑا)Indonesian: stroud (vải len dày, thô)
Example Sentences
For centuries, stroud was a top trade item across North America.
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"Is that real stroud?" she asked, examining the old fabric.
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Traders exchanged stroud for furs.
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Stroud was popular among Native Americans.
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The blanket was made from stroud.
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He wore a coat stitched from bright red stroud.
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