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baize

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1. baize - Noun

2. baize - Verb

3. Baize - Proper noun

Meaning

A coarse woolen stuff with a long nap; -- usually dyed in plain colors.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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All types of tables are covered with billiard cloth (often called "felt", but actually a woven wool or wool/nylon blend called baize ). Source: Internet

At the close of the 15th century the weaving establishments (mainly broadcloth ) of Leiden were very important, and after the expulsion of the Spaniards Leiden cloth, Leiden baize and Leiden camlet were familiar terms. Source: Internet

According to Chloe Baize writing in : “ In France, Article 521-1 punishes ‘acts of cruelty to a pet or tame animal, or to animals held in captivity’. Source: Internet

Kubrick insisted that the table would be covered with green baize (although this could not be seen in the black and white film) to reinforce the actors' impression that they are playing 'a game of poker for the fate of the world.' Source: Internet

In the beginning of the 19th century the baize manufacture was altogether given up, although industry remained central to Leiden economy. Source: Internet

The cloth is often called "baize"; however baize is a much inferior type of cloth sometimes used on pool tables. Source: Internet

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