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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.

Common phrases: wool coat, knitting wool, made of wool

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.

Similar words: fleece

Common phrases: sheep wool, shear wool, thick wool

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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