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Definition of wool - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
textilefabric made from sheep hair spun into yarn
- Her new coat is made of 100% wool..
2.
animal hairhair from sheep or similar animals
- The wool from the sheep was soft and warm.
Images of wool
hair from sheep or similar animals
Expressions with wool
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protect someone too much from harm or treat with extreme care
She tends to wrap her children in cotton wool.
deceive someone by hiding the truth
He tried to pull the wool over her eyes.
state of being deceived or misled by someone
He didn't realize the wool over his eyes until it was too late.
soft, absorbent cotton for medical or cosmetic use
She used cotton wool to clean the wound.
shop selling wool and related products
She visited the wool store to buy knitting supplies.
having a texture similar to wool
The sweater has a wool-like texture.
small soft ball of cotton used in medicine or crafts
She used a cotton wool ball to clean the wound.
short stick with cotton ends for cleaning or makeup
She used a cotton wool bud to clean her ear.
wool in its natural state before processing
The factory imports raw wool for textile production.
wool from sheep of the Shetland islands
Shetland wool is prized for its softness.
business of buying and selling wool between people or countries
The wool trade was important in medieval England.
wool that has been washed and is free of dirt
The factory processes clean wool for making clothes.
fine wire strands used for cleaning surfaces
She used wire wool to scrub the pan.
strongly fixed in beliefs, habits, or attitudes
He is a dyed-in-the-wool supporter of that team.
deceive someone so they do not see the truth
He tried to pull the wool over my eyes, but I noticed.
deceive someone by hiding the truth or tricking them
He tried to pull the wool over my eyes by lying about his plans..
soft textile fiber from alpacas used for warm clothing and blankets
The scarf was made from pure alpaca wool.
very warm and cozy
The blanket is as warm as wool on a cold night.
wool being processed for the first time
This sweater is made from new wool.
soft hair from sheep used to make yarn and warm cloth
This sweater is made from pure sheep's wool.
wool that is being processed for the first time
The factory specializes in virgin wool products.
fine steel fibers used for cleaning surfaces
She used steel wool to scrub the pan.
fibrous material from melted minerals used for insulation or soundproofing
Mineral wool is used for both heat and sound insulation.
wool removed from a sheep's body
The farmer collected the fleece wool after shearing.
Origin of wool
Old English, wull (wool)
Terms with wool included in their meaning
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livestock
person who raises sheep for wool or meat
cleaning tool
small pad with steel wool and soap
animal
sheep with white wool
single sheep
wool removed from one sheep
cutting tool
machine or tool used to cut wool or hair
farming
person who removes wool from sheep
textiles
soft wool from the alpaca animal
cloth
fabric made from alpaca wool or imitation
clothes
fine wool from merino sheep
textiles
fabric made from fine sheep wool
personal care
small stick with cotton wool ends for cleaning
shearing
remove wool from a sheep
agriculture
raising farm animals for products like meat milk eggs or wool
clouds
looking like a large ball of cotton wool
agriculture
breed of sheep known for its fine wool
grooming
having wool or hair cut off
covering
cover with something soft like wool
clothing
garment made from soft South American camelid wool
animal
wild sheep with slate blue wool, found in Asia
household pest
small beetle whose larvae damage wool fabrics
textile pest
small moth whose larvae eat wool and fur
agriculture
any goat breed raised for milk, meat, or wool
animals
Ovis aries kept as livestock for wool and meat
livestock
breed of sheep known for its fine wool
Examples of wool in a sentence
Wool is a popular material for winter clothing. The artisan spun the wool into fine yarn. Wool from alpacas is highly prized for its softness.
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- French:laine, toison, ...
- German:Wollstoff, Schafwolle, ...
- Italian:lana, vello, ...
- Spanish:lana, ...
- Portuguese:lã, fibra de lã, ...
- Chinese:羊毛布料, 羊毛, ...
- Japanese:ウール, 毛糸, ...
- Arabic:صوف, ...
- Hebrew:צֶמֶר, ...
- Russian:шерсть, овечья шерсть, ...
- Ukrainian:вовняна тканина, шерсть, ...
- Hindi:ऊन, रोयाँ, ...
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