Meaning & Definition of word "Wool"

Wool

/wʊl/

1. The soft, thick hair that covers the body of sheep and some other animals, often used to make textiles.
- Example: She bought a beautiful sweater made from 100% Merino wool.
2. A fabric or textile made from wool.
- Example: The tailor recommended a wool suit for the winter wedding.
3. Fibers obtained from the fleece of sheep or other animals, used in the manufacture of textiles.
- Example: The artisans spun the wool into yarn for knitting.
4. A term sometimes used to describe something that is warm and soft to the touch.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: A term for a particularly dense or warm wool material.

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

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

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