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wools, plural;
  1. The fine soft curly or wavy hair forming the coat of a sheep, goat, or similar animal, esp. when shorn and prepared for use in making cloth or yarn

  2. Yarn or textile fiber made from such hair
    • - carpets made of 80 percent wool and 20 percent nylon
    • - a sampler in colored wools
    • - her blue wool suit
  3. A thing resembling such hair in form or texture, in particular

  4. The soft underfur or down of some other mammals
    • - beaver wool
  5. A metal or mineral made into a mass of fine fibers
    • - lead wool
  1. a fabric made from the hair of sheep
  2. fiber sheared from animals (such as sheep) and twisted into yarn for weaving
  3. outer coat of especially sheep and yaks
  4. Wool is the textile fiber obtained from the hair of sheep and certain other animals, including cashmere from goats, mohair from goats, vicuña, alpaca, and camel from animals in the camel family, and angora from rabbits.
  5. Wool were a rock band from Washington, D.C. (but based in Los Angeles), specialising in a rough-hewn but melodic brand of punk-based hard rock from 1990-1996.
  6. Wooling (actually: WOOLING) is a German student magazine, which is published at Oberland-Gymnasium Seifhennersdorf high school in the state of Saxony in Germany. ...
  7. A town in Dorset, England
  8. The hair of the sheep, llama and some other ruminants; A cloth or yarn made from the wool of sheep; Anything with a texture like that of wool; Made of wool
  9. Thick and soft hair from the coat of a sheep, lamb, and other animals such as a Cashmere or Angora goat. Different types of animal hair are used and graded for their color, length, fineness.
  10. To dream of wool, is a pleasing sign of prosperous opportunities to expand your interests. To see soiled, or dirty wool, foretells that you will seek employment with those who detest your principles.
  11. Usually associated with fiber or fabric made from the fleece of sheep or lamb. However, the term "wool" can also apply to all animal hair fibers, including the hair of the Cashmere or Angora goat or the specialty hair fibers of the camel, alpaca, llama, or vicuna.
  12. Noted for luxury and softness, wool has a high build and is available in many colors. It's natural ability to repel water and resistance to breaking and compressing makes it a popular fiber choice in rug production.
  13. Wool is a fabric made of fleece of sheep or lamb. Its water repelling properties and breathability are what make it popular for use as a diaper cover. Most cloth diaperers save their wool covers for night-time use since it is bulkier than their vinyl or polyester counterparts. ...
  14. The fiber derived from the specialized skin cells of sheep, goats, llamas or other mammals. It is crimped, elastic and naturally stain-resistant and wrinkle-resistant. ...
  15. This textile is made using the fibers from the hair of animals, such as goats, sheep, camels, or llamas, and it comes in several different forms from crepe, to gabardine, to worsted. Wool is moisture absorbing and known for its warmth, and is also naturally stain and wrinkle resistant.
  16. Wool is naturally stain and wrinkle resistant. It can absorb up to 40% of it’s weight in moisture without feeling damp. Wool comes in many forms including crepe, challis, gabardine, merino, melton, jersey and worsted wool suitings.
  17. Fiber acquired from sheep hair, goats and a selection of other domesticated animals.
  18. refers to either the fine, protein fiber with overlapping scales that forms the coat of sheep and some other mammals, or to the material made from his hair. ...
  19. can be used to make nappy wraps and covers.  The wool actually absorbs some of the moisture and the lanolin in the wool helps to prevent leaks.
  20. Occasionally used in lieu of twill, especially on older patches from the 1940s or earlier.
  21. Natural fibers from the hair of animals such as goats and alpacas, but mostly from sheep. Wool is used more often than other types of pile materials in the making of handmade rugs.
  22. the shorn coat of various animals. Wool fibers are curly and therefore naturally resilient; wool doesn’t mat down and won’t clump or shift. It’s also breathable, non-allergenic, and naturally resistant to mold, dust mites, and bacteria.
  23. Wool is a great fiber because no animals are killed in the process…just given a shave. The fiber derived from the fur of animals, such as sheep, goats, llamas and even camels, has protected mankind for over 25,000 years. ...
  24. is fiber that comes from a variety of animal coats. The wool fibers have crimps or curls which create pockets and gives the wool a spongy feel and creates insulation for the wearer. ...
  25. Durable and heavy, wool is often blended with other synthetic fibres for use on furniture. This strong fabric resists pilling, fading, wrinkling, and soiling.