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felting

/fel-ting/US // ˈfɛl tɪŋ //UK // (ˈfɛltɪŋ) //

刺绣,刺绣业,刺毛,刺青

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : felted material, either woven or felt fabric.
    • : the act or process of making felt.
    • : the materials of which felt is made.

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Examples

  • The fiber is short in staple, possesses good felting properties, and is strong and elastic.

  • The fleece of this breed is fine, strong, elastic, and of good color; it also possesses a high felting power.

  • Fulling is similar to felting, the principal object of each being to condense the fibers, thereby increasing the firmness.

  • A few familiar facts dependent upon this inherent felting quality of hair will aid the illustration.

  • Venetian cloth has not so much felting as broadcloth; it shows the weave more, but has the same lustrous finish.