cut (cloth) on the bias

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• Bias — Bi as (b[imac] as), n.; pl. {Biases} ( [e^]z). [F. biasis, perh. fr. LL. bifax two faced; L. bis + facies face. See {Bi }, and cf. {Face}.] 1. A weight on the side of the ball used in the game of bowls, or a tendency imparted to the ball, which… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• bias — /ˈbaɪəs / (say buyuhs) noun 1. an oblique or diagonal line of direction, especially across a woven fabric: to cut cloth on the bias. 2. a particular tendency or inclination, especially one which prevents unprejudiced consideration of a question:… …  

• on the bias — phrasal 1. : diagonally to the grain used of cloth 2. : obliquely, askew * * * on the bias Diagonally, across the grain (of a fabric) • • • Main Entry: ↑bias * * * on the bias : in a slanted directed …   Useful english dictionary

• Bias (textile) — Bias or cross grain of cloth. The bias (US) or cross grain (UK) direction of a piece of woven fabric, usually referred to simply as the bias or the cross grain , is at 45 degrees to its warp and weft threads. Every piece of woven fabric has two… …   Wikipedia

• bias — [bī′əs] n. pl. biases [MFr biais, a slope, slant < OFr < OProv < ?] 1. a line, cut or sewn diagonally across the weave of cloth, as in making seams, binding tape, etc. 2. a mental leaning or inclination; partiality; bent 3. Lawn Bowling… …   English World dictionary

• bias-cut — bīˈas cut adjective Cut on the bias • • • Main Entry: ↑bias * * * ˈbias cut 7 [bias cut] adjective (of cloth or of an item of clothing) cut across the natural direction of the lines in the cloth …   Useful english dictionary

• bias — /buy euhs/, n., adj., adv., v., biased, biasing or (esp. Brit.) biassed, biassing. n. 1. an oblique or diagonal line of direction, esp. across a woven fabric. 2. a particular tendency or inclination, esp. one that prevents unprejudiced… …   Universalium

• bias binding — noun or bias tape : a narrow strip of cloth cut on the bias, folded once or twice, and used chiefly for finishing and decorating clothing * * * bias binding noun (a long narrow folded piece of) material cut slantwise to provide stretch and used… …   Useful english dictionary

• bias — I. noun Etymology: Middle French biais Date: 1530 1. a line diagonal to the grain of a fabric; especially a line at a 45 degree angle to the selvage often utilized in the cutting of garments for smoother fit 2. a. a peculiarity in the shape of a… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• bias tape — noun Date: 1915 a narrow strip of cloth cut on the bias, folded, and used for finishing or decorating clothing …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• bias binding — /baɪəs ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ (say buyuhs buynding) noun a binding for cloth, cut on the bias, used especially in hems …