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Wool: meaning, definitions and examples

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wool

 

[ wสŠl ]

Noun
Oxford 3000 Materials
Context #1 | Noun

warm clothing material

Wool is a natural fiber obtained from sheep and other animals such as goats and rabbits. It is commonly used to make warm clothing items like sweaters, scarves, and blankets.

Synonyms

cashmere, fleece, mohair

Examples of usage

  • Wool is known for its ability to provide warmth and insulation.
  • She knitted a cozy wool sweater for the winter.
  • The softness of wool makes it a popular choice for winter accessories.
Context #2 | Noun

yarn made from wool

Wool can also refer to the yarn made from this fiber. It is used in knitting and weaving to create various textile products.

Synonyms

fiber, thread, yarn

Examples of usage

  • She bought a skein of wool to knit a hat.
  • The wool yarn comes in different colors and thicknesses.
Context #3 | Noun

informal term for money

In informal language, 'wool' can also refer to money, especially in the context of gambling or betting.

Synonyms

cash, currency, money

Examples of usage

  • He lost all his wool in the poker game.
  • She won a good amount of wool at the casino.

Translations

Translations of the word "wool" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lรฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŠเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wolle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ wol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะฒะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ weล‚na

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท laine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lana

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘๋ชจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŠๆฏ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ volna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ull

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lana

Etymology

The word 'wool' originated from the Old English word 'wull,' which is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *wele, meaning 'wool.' Wool has been used for clothing and textiles for thousands of years, with evidence of sheep domestication dating back to around 10,000 BC. The production of wool involves shearing the fleece from sheep, cleaning and processing the fibers, and spinning them into yarn for various uses.

See also: woolen, woolly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,801, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.