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Tweed is a word that can mean a few different things! It's most famous for a special type of fabric, but it's also the name of places and even ships.

Tweed Fabric

Tweed is a strong, warm fabric made from wool. It's known for its rough, textured feel and often has interesting patterns and colors. This fabric is very popular for making coats, jackets, and even hats, especially in colder climates. It's been around for a long time and is famous for being durable and cozy.

Harris Tweed

One very special type of tweed is called Harris Tweed. This fabric is unique because it can only be made in the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland. It's woven by hand in people's homes, using pure virgin wool that's been dyed and spun there too. This makes Harris Tweed very special and high-quality. It even has its own official mark to show it's real.

Places Called Tweed

The name Tweed is also used for several places around the world.

Tweed in Canada

In Canada, there's a place called Tweed, Ontario. It's a municipality, which is like a local government area. Inside this municipality, there's also a smaller urban area called Tweed, Ontario (village).

Other Tweed Places

You can also find Tweed in other locations:

  • Tweed New Haven Regional Airport is an airport located in New Haven, Connecticut, in the United States.
  • Tweed Heads, New South Wales is a town in Australia, located in the state of New South Wales.

Tweed Rivers

There are several rivers named Tweed around the world.

River Tweed in Scotland and England

One of the most famous is the River Tweed, which forms part of the historic border between Scotland and England. It's known for its beautiful scenery and for salmon fishing.

Other Tweed Rivers

Other rivers named Tweed include:

HMS Tweed Ships

HMS Tweed refers to several ships that have been part of the Royal Navy, which is the navy of the United Kingdom. These ships were given the name "Tweed" over different periods in history.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Tweed (tejido) para niños

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