two–ply

adjective \-ˈplī\

: having two layers of material

Full Definition of TWO-PLY

: consisting of two thicknesses

a : woven with two sets of warp thread and two of filling <a two–ply carpet>

b : consisting of two strands <two–ply yarn>

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1839

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