Woolen
['wʊlɪn]
Definition
(a.) Made of wool; consisting of wool; as, woolen goods.
(a.) Of or pertaining to wool or woolen cloths; as, woolen manufactures; a woolen mill; a woolen draper.
(n.) Cloth made of wool; woollen goods.
Editor: Nancy
Examples
- A piece of muslin or woolen cloth should be next the bottom to prevent burning the chicks. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Howe sewed the seams of two woolen suits with it, one for himself, and one for Fisher, and it was declared that the mechanical sewing was so well done that it promised to outlast the cloth. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- Apply with a tuft of cotton, and finish by rubbing down hard with Canton flannel or a woolen rag. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- The merchant, with his lens, examines the separate threads of woolen and silk fabrics to determine the strength and value of the material. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- Apply the wax to the furniture, and by rubbing it an hour afterward with a woolen cloth a beautiful luster will be the result. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Dissolve the glue in 3/4 quart of warm water, put in the lampblack and emery, stir till there are no lumps, then apply to the board with a woolen rag smoothly rolled. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- In tables thus equipped, the base of the pocket is opened--a stiff leather, funnel-shaped contrivance being substituted for the woolen or open leather pocket. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Mix thoroughly and strew among the furs and woolens. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
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