garnett
verb (used with object)
to reduce (waste material) to its fibrous state for reuse in textile manufacturing.
garnett
1 American
[gahr-net]
/ gɑrˈnɛt /
verb (used with object)
noun
Garnett
2
American
[gahr-nit, gahr-net]
/ ˈgɑr nɪt, gɑrˈnɛt /
noun
Garnett
British
/ ˈɡɑːnɪt /
noun
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Constance. 1862–1946, British translator of Russian novels
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her son, David. 1892–1981, British novelist and editor. His novels include Lady Into Fox (1922) and Aspects of Love (1955)
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of garnett
First recorded in 1885–90; after the surname Garnett
Example Sentences
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District Judge Margaret Garnett said the maximum sentence was life in prison.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Fleming, according to the Associated Press, told Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett in court on Wednesday: "It's truly a nightmare I can't wake up from. I'm haunted by the mistakes I made."
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
Friday's decision "is solely to foreclose the death penalty as an available punishment to be considered by the jury," Judge Margaret Garnett wrote in her opinion.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett brought up concerns about sentencing disparities between Chavez and Plasencia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2025
“I didn’t mean . . . I . . .” But Mr. Garnett had reached over and closed the door.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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