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Synonyms for felting


Grammar : Verb
Spell : fel-ting
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɛl tɪŋ



Définition of felting

Origin :
  • "to make into felt," early 14c. (implied in felted); see felt (n.).
  • As in mat : verb plait
Example sentences :
  • The chief characteristic of wool is its felting or shrinking power.
  • Extract from : « Textiles » by William H. Dooley
  • Glueing and felting play an important part in the work of the weavers.
  • Extract from : « The Bird » by Jules Michelet
  • The fulling of flannels and broadcloths is effected by the felting principle.
  • Extract from : « Sheep, Swine, and Poultry » by Robert Jennings
  • Ammonia has not so strong a felting action as the other alkalies.
  • Extract from : « The Dyeing of Woollen Fabrics » by Franklin Beech
  • It is no wonder that such "dead wool" will be badly adapted for felting.
  • Extract from : « The Chemistry of Hat Manufacturing » by Watson Smith
  • We will now see what the effect of water is in the felting operation.
  • Extract from : « The Chemistry of Hat Manufacturing » by Watson Smith
  • An insect excellently equipped for gathering and felting cotton is ill-equipped for cutting leaves, kneading mud or mixing resin.
  • Extract from : « Bramble-bees and Others » by J. Henri Fabre
  • The wool fiber is distinguished by its scale-like surface which gives it its felting and spinning properties.
  • Extract from : « Textiles and Clothing » by Kate Heintz Watson
  • This property, known as "felting," gives to wool a great part of its value, and is its chief distinction from hair.
  • Extract from : « Commercial Geography » by Jacques W. Redway
  • Thus the principles involved in felting are also applied in the manipulation of long fibre fabrics.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 » by Various

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