felting

[ fel-ting ]

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noun

felted material, either woven or felt fabric.
the act or process of making felt.

the materials of which felt is made.

Origin of felting

First recorded in 1680–90; felt² + -ing¹

Words Nearby felting

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How to use felting in a sentence

The fiber is short in staple, possesses good felting properties, and is strong and elastic.
Textiles | William H. Dooley
The fleece of this breed is fine, strong, elastic, and of good color; it also possesses a high felting power.
Textiles | William H. Dooley
Fulling is similar to felting, the principal object of each being to condense the fibers, thereby increasing the firmness.
Textiles | William H. Dooley
A few familiar facts dependent upon this inherent felting quality of hair will aid the illustration.
A Treatise on Hat-Making and Felting | John Thomson
Venetian cloth has not so much felting as broadcloth; it shows the weave more, but has the same lustrous finish.
Textiles | William H. Dooley

British Dictionary definitions for felting

felting

/ (ˈfɛltɪŋ) /

noun

felted material; felt
the process of making felt

materials for making felt

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