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depill

American  
[dee-pil] / diˈpɪl /

verb (used with object)

  1. to remove small, pill-like balls from (fabric).

    a video on how to depill a sweater.

Etymology

Origin of depill

First recorded in 1995–2000; de- + pill 1

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“Place one hand underneath the sweater and depill with the other hand,” says Boorstein.

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