worsted (36 synonym found)

Sort worsted by:    Alphabetically | Length | Random | Definition

website design charlotte.
Definition of worsted:

(n) : wool yarn made from long strands of wool, creating fine, smooth fabric; the fabric made from worsted wool
"1902 He had tied a bit of white worsted round his neck -- Why? Where did he get it? Was it a badge -- an ornament -- a charm -- a propitiatory act? Was there any idea at all connected with it? Joseph Conrad,"
(adj) : pertaining to worsted yarn and the fabric made from it; Defeated, overcome
"1869 Jo carried her love of liberty and hate of conventionalities to such an unlimited extent that she naturally found herself worsted in an argument. -- Louisa May Alcott,"
History
This word has been
viewed 3,970 times.








Related searches
for worsted:


Most Recent


Most Popular
website design charlotte.
Definition of worsted:

(n) : wool yarn made from long strands of wool, creating fine, smooth fabric; the fabric made from worsted wool
"1902 He had tied a bit of white worsted round his neck -- Why? Where did he get it? Was it a badge -- an ornament -- a charm -- a propitiatory act? Was there any idea at all connected with it? Joseph Conrad,"
(adj) : pertaining to worsted yarn and the fabric made from it; Defeated, overcome
"1869 Jo carried her love of liberty and hate of conventionalities to such an unlimited extent that she naturally found herself worsted in an argument. -- Louisa May Alcott,"
Back to Top