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Grammar : Verb
Spell : kahr-ding
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɑr dɪŋ



Definition of carding

Origin :
  • "wool-dressing," late 15c., verbal noun from card (v.1).
  • As in indicate : verb signify, display
  • As in schedule : verb plan one's time
  • As in comb : verb arrange hair
  • As in identify : verb recognize; label
Example sentences :
  • At this stage the actual work of the Carding Engine may be said to commence.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Cotton Plant » by Frederick Wilkinson
  • Paul was probably the first, in 1748, to invent the Carding Machine.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Cotton Plant » by Frederick Wilkinson
  • An end of the carding was then attached to the spindle and the wheel set in motion.
  • Extract from : « Textiles » by William H. Dooley
  • Some are carding cylinders and some are stripping cylinders.
  • Extract from : « Textiles » by William H. Dooley
  • Do this in place of carding, as you need but a small quantity.
  • Extract from : « Textiles » by William H. Dooley
  • The carding takes so long, and my mother is not so strong as she used to be.
  • Extract from : « Shenac's Work at Home » by Margaret Murray Robertson
  • Arthur was overseer of the carding; John was in charge of the weaving room.
  • Extract from : « American Inventions and Inventors » by William A. Mowry
  • The machine which helps to produce these ropes is called the carding machine.
  • Extract from : « Clothing and Health » by Helen Kinne
  • Why is carding an important process in the manufacture of cloth made from wool?
  • Extract from : « Clothing and Health » by Helen Kinne
  • The gauzy web is being delivered into the can in front of the carding machine.
  • Extract from : « Clothing and Health » by Helen Kinne

Synonyms for carding

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