noil

American  

[noil] / nɔɪl /

noun

1. a short fiber of cotton, wool, worsted, etc., separated from the long fibers in combing.

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noil British  

/ nɔɪl /

noun

1. textiles the short or knotted fibres that are separated from the long fibres, or staple, by combing

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Other Word Forms

• noily
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of noil

First recorded in 1615–25; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

The longer fibers, or tops as they are now called, to distinguish them from the noil, or short fibers, are collected and are again passed through a second comb.

From Practical Angora Goat Raising by

Some of the noil collected by the combing process is composed of a large percentage of short mohair.

From Practical Angora Goat Raising by

The short fiber obtained in combing long staple wool is called "noil."

From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz

It will be combed out at the mill as noil.

From Practical Angora Goat Raising by

An increased yield and better quality of top, owing to the absence of broken fiber, and consequent diminution of noil and waste.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 586, March 26, 1887 by Various