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worsted
[ woos-tid, wur-stid ]
noun
- firmly twisted yarn or thread spun from combed, stapled wool fibers of the same length, for weaving, knitting, etc. Compare woolen.
- wool cloth woven from such yarns, having a hard, smooth surface and no nap.
adjective
- consisting or made of worsted.
worsted
/ ˈwʊstɪd /
noun
- a closely twisted yarn or thread made from combed long-staple wool
- a fabric made from this, with a hard smooth close-textured surface and no nap
- modifier made of this yarn or fabric
a worsted suit
Other Words From
- half-worsted adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of worsted1
Word History and Origins
Origin of worsted1
Example Sentences
“Then you may come, and I’ll teach you to knit as the Scotchmen do. There’s a demand for socks just now,” added Jo, waving hers like a big blue worsted banner as they parted at the gate.
When Amy had whetted her tongue and freed her mind she usually got the best of it, for she seldom failed to have common sense on her side, while Jo carried her love of liberty and hate of conventionalities to such an unlimited extent that she naturally found herself worsted in an argument.
I made it like those Beth invented, a big butterfly with a fat body, and black and yellow wings, worsted feelers, and bead eyes.
Everybody dawdled that morning, and it was noon before the girls found energy enough even to take up their worsted work.
“You looked very much puzzled, Miss Eyre; and though you are not pretty any more than I am handsome, yet a puzzled air becomes you; besides, it is convenient, for it keeps those searching eyes of yours away from my physiognomy, and busies them with the worsted flowers of the rug; so puzzle on. Young lady, I am disposed to be gregarious and communicative to-night.”
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