felting

[ fel-ting ]

noun

1. felted felt material, either woven or felt felt fabric.
2. the act or process of making felt. felt.
3. the materials of which felt felt is made.

felting

/ ˈfɛltɪŋ /

noun

1. felted material; felt
2. the process of making felt
3. materials for making felt

Word History and Origins

Origin of felting¹

First recorded in 1680–90; felt ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The fiber is short in staple, possesses good felting properties, and is strong and elastic.

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The fleece of this breed is fine, strong, elastic, and of good color; it also possesses a high felting power.

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Fulling is similar to felting, the principal object of each being to condense the fibers, thereby increasing the firmness.

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A few familiar facts dependent upon this inherent felting quality of hair will aid the illustration.

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Venetian cloth has not so much felting as broadcloth; it shows the weave more, but has the same lustrous finish.

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