teasel

ˈtizəl
teaselledteaselling
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Translation of teasel into German,

Noun

1.

botany

plant with prickly flower heads
Karde f
  • The teasel grows wild in the countryside.Die Karde wächst wild auf dem Land.
2.

textile

TECH.
dried flower head used for carding cloth
TECH.
Karde fKardendistel Kardenkopf
  • The teasel was essential in the wool industry.Die Karde war in der Wollindustrie unverzichtbar.

Verb

tr.
1.

textile

TECH.UK
raise the nap on fabric using teasels
TECH.UK
aufrauen
  • The workers teasel the wool to make it softer.Die Arbeiter kardierten die Wolle, um sie weicher zu machen.
2.

grooming

TECH.UK
brush fur with a spiky plant for cleaning
TECH.UK
kardieren
  • She teasels the dog's fur gently.Sie kardiert sanft das Fell des Hundes.
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Expressions with teasel: examples in English and translations in German

Karde
Weberkarde
Fuller's teasel is common in European textile workshops.

Images of teasel

  • teasel: plant with prickly flower heads
    (botany) Karde
  • teasel: dried flower head used for carding cloth
    (textile) Karde

Synonyms and analogies of teasel in English

Examples of teasel in a sentence

  • Artists use dried teasel in their floral arrangements.
  • Teasel heads were used to raise the nap on fabrics.
  • The artisan collected teasels for her textile work.
  • They carefully teasel the fabric to achieve the desired texture.
  • The artisans teasel the cloth before dyeing it.
  • The groomer teasels the horse's mane with care.

Translations of "teasel" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieKardenf.

The teasel's purpose is to enhance the fabric's softness.

Zweck der Karde ist es, die Weichheit des Stoffes zu verbessern.

The teasel's prickly appearance adds interest and character to floral designs.

Das stachelige Aussehen der Karde verleiht Blumenarrangements Interesse und Charakter.

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teasel: Examples and translations in context

In olden times, teasel was crucial in textile production.

In früheren Zeiten war die Karde entscheidend in der Textilproduktion.

The teasel's dried flower head symbolized resilience and natural beauty.

Der getrocknete Blütenkopf der Karde symbolisierte Widerstandsfähigkeit und natürliche Schönheit.

The teasel's spiky flower head caught the sunlight, creating a stunning visual effect.

Der stachelige Blütenkopf der Karde fing das Sonnenlicht ein und erzeugte einen atemberaubenden visuellen Effekt.

The teasel, with its spiky bracts, adds a unique charm to floral arrangements.

Die Karde mit ihren stacheligen Hüllblättern verleiht Blumenarrangements einen einzigartigen Charme.

She carefully handled the teasel to avoid pricking herself.

Sie handhabte die Karde vorsichtig, um sich nicht zu stechen.

She gently brushed the teasel against the fabric.

Sie strich sanft mit der Karde über den Stoff.

The teasel's spiky appearance startled the children.

Das stachelige Aussehen der Karde erschreckte die Kinder.

The teasel's thorny stem stood tall among the grass.

Der dornige Stängel der Karde ragte hoch im Gras empor.

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