Fulled: meaning, definitions and examples
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fulled
[ fʊld ]
textile processing
Fulled refers to the process of shrinking and thickening woven fabric, typically wool, by using moisture, heat, and pressure. It transforms a loosely woven textile into a denser, more durable material that is less prone to fraying and unraveling. This technique is often used in the production of woolen garments and fabrics to enhance their texture and warmth. The fulling process can also improve the fabric's appearance by giving it a softer feel and a more uniform look.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The woolen coat was fulled to make it warmer.
- After being fulled, the blanket felt significantly softer.
- The artisans fulled the fabric to create a thicker weave.
- She learned the technique of fulling to enhance her textile designs.
Translations
Translations of the word "fulled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cheio
- repleto
- preenchido
🇮🇳 भरा हुआ
- पूर्ण
- संतृप्त
🇩🇪 gefüllt
- voll
- erfüllt
🇮🇩 penuh
- terisi
- dipenuhi
🇺🇦 наповнений
- заповнений
- повний
🇵🇱 wypełniony
- pełny
- napełniony
🇯🇵 満たされた (mitasareta)
🇫🇷 rempli
- plein
- comblé
🇪🇸 llenado
- lleno
- colmado
🇹🇷 dolu
- doldurulmuş
- tamamlanmış
🇰🇷 채워진 (chaewojin)
🇸🇦 مملوء (mamlū')
🇨🇿 naplněný
- plný
- vyplněný
🇸🇰 naplnený
- plný
- vyplnený
🇨🇳 充满的 (chōngmǎn de)
🇸🇮 napolnjen
- poln
- zapolnjen
🇮🇸 fullur
- fylltur
- fullkominn
🇰🇿 толтырылған
- толық
- қамтылған
🇬🇪 სავსე (savse)
🇦🇿 dolu
- dolu olan
- doldurulmuş
🇲🇽 lleno
- completo
- colmado
Etymology
The term 'fulled' originates from the Old English word 'fullian', meaning to ‘make full’ or ‘to make complete’. This term has been used in textile processing since at least the Middle Ages, where fulling was an essential step in wool production. It was performed in a fullery, a workshop where wool was processed. Historically, fulling involved beating the cloth in a trough of soapy water or using the feet to stomp on it, which caused the fibers to interlock and the fabric to shrink. With the advent of the Industrial Revolution, fulling mills were created to mechanize this process, leading to more efficient production of woolen fabrics. Today, the term 'fulled' is primarily used in the context of textile arts and crafts, reflecting both a deep-rooted history of fabric treatment and a continued appreciation for handmade textile techniques.