wool clip
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of wool clip
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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South Africa sent Germany its wool clip for three years before realizing the locomotives, etc. promised in payment were never going to arrive.
From Time Magazine Archive
Since Great Britain has already bought all Uruguay's 1941 wool clip, the Uruguayan loan is indirect aid to Britain.
From Time Magazine Archive
How do climate and soil affect the character of the wool clip?
From Commercial Geography A Book for High Schools, Commercial Courses, and Business Colleges by Redway, Jacques W. (Jacques Wardlaw)
There are but few woolen manufactories in Michigan, and the most of the wool clip of this State is purchased by Eastern manufacturers.
From Old Mackinaw The Fortress of the Lakes and its Surroundings by Strickland, W. P. (William Peter)
On farms, Jan., 1884: Sheep, 671,226; swine, 424,626: annual wool clip, 2,000,000 lbs.
From Alden's Handy Atlas of the World by Alden, John B.
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