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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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Rahm struck eight birdies and two bogeys in his fourth round to take victory, with Detry carding a 67 as he finished second on 20 under.

From BBC

Compatriot Akshay Bhatia is in second on eight under after carding a 66, the lowest round of the day in Orlando.

From BBC

Scheffler struggled from the outset, carding three bogeys and a double bogey with no birdies and is tied for last with Keegan Bradley at five over through 10 holes.

From Los Angeles Times

Defending champion Rory McIlroy also had a superb final round, carding 64, but was never in contention after three doubles and a triple bogey earlier this week.

From Barron's

I grabbed a bunch of fronds, carding them between my fingers.

From Literature

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