fabric fabric /ˈfæbrɪk/

noun

1. () Artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers  ( material , textile , fabric , cloth )
   artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
    The fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent
   the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent
    Woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC
   woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC
    She measured off enough material for a dress
   she measured off enough material for a dress
   
   
2. () The underlying structure  ( fabric , framework )
   the underlying structure
    Providing a factual framework for future research
   providing a factual framework for future research
    It is part of the fabric of society
   it is part of the fabric of society