See wirewove on Wiktionary
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"text": "In design, in internal arrangement and in appearance it was satisfactory, but it failed in the first essential of a house, as it afforded no Protection whatsoever against either heat or cold. Not only did this wirewove material afford no protection, but it appeared to intensify within the house the heat or cold prevailing outside.",
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"ref": "2005, Alice Tawhai, Festival of Miracles, page 15:",
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