Wool

/wʊl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The soft, thick hair that covers the body of sheep and some other animals, often used to make textiles.

She bought a beautiful sweater made from 100% Merino wool.

A fabric or textile made from wool.

The tailor recommended a wool suit for the winter wedding.

Fibers obtained from the fleece of sheep or other animals, used in the manufacture of textiles.

The artisans spun the wool into yarn for knitting.

A term sometimes used to describe something that is warm and soft to the touch.

The blanket felt like a cozy wool hug on a cold night.

Middle English 'wolle', from Old English 'wul'*.

pull the wool over someone's eyes

To deceive someone.

wool gathering

Daydreaming or lost in thought.

to spin a yarn

To tell a tale or story.

sheep's clothing

To disguise oneself deceptively.

fleece

The soft wool covering of a sheep.

cashmere

Expensive wool made from the hair of cashmere goats.

alpaca

Fiber obtained from alpacas, similar to wool.

A term for a particularly dense or warm wool material.

This sweater is made from heavy wool, perfect for winter.

Referring to someone as naive or easily fooled, akin to a sheep.

Don't be such a wool; they are just trying to take advantage of you.