Antonyms for felting
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : fel-ting |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɛl tɪŋ |
Definition of felting
Origin :- "to make into felt," early 14c. (implied in felted); see felt (n.).
- As in mat : verb plait
- 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
Synonyms for felting
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