wool
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /wʊl/
wool means: Material or thread made from the soft hair of sheep or similar animals.
noun
FABRIC OR YARNA2
Material or thread made from the soft hair of sheep or similar animals.
- This coat is made of wool.
- I bought blue wool for a scarf.
- Wash your wool blankets in cool water.
ANIMAL HAIRB1
The thick, soft hair growing on sheep and some other animals.
- The sheep has thick wool.
- Farmers cut the wool off each spring.
- The llama’s wool keeps it warm in winter.
Questions about wool
What does wool mean?
Material or thread made from the soft hair of sheep or similar animals.
What is wool in other languages?
Türkçe: yün · Español: lana · Français: laine · Deutsch: Wolle · Italiano: lana · 日本語: ウール
How do you pronounce wool?
It is pronounced /wʊl/.
How do you use wool in a sentence?
This coat is made of wool. I bought blue wool for a scarf.
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