carding

American

[kahr-ding] / ˈkɑr dɪŋ /

noun

the process in which fibers, as cotton, worsted, or wool, are manipulated into sliver form prior to spinning.

carding British

/ ˈkɑːdɪŋ /

noun

the process of preparing the fibres of cotton, wool, etc, for spinning

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Etymology

Origin of carding

1425–75; late Middle English. See card ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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On one hand, why are you still carding me?

From Salon

Cauley was among the few to make a significant upwards move, carding the joint best score of that day with a six-under 66 to reach 11 under.

From BBC

McIlroy struggled in the testing conditions as he opened with rounds of 71, 77 and 71, carding a final 73 to finish well adrift at four over.

From BBC

The two-time major champion is one shot behind the leader after carding a three-under 69 to improve to six under.

From BBC

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler didn’t scorch La Quinta as thoroughly as some of his competitors, carding a 67 with three of his five birdies clustered around the turn.

From Seattle Times

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