Background for felting

felting

/ˈfeltɪŋ/

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verb

To make into felt, or a feltlike substance; to cause to adhere and mat together.

Examples :

"She is felting wool to create a warm, thick scarf. "

material process

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verb

To cover with, or as if with, felt.

Examples :

"to felt the cylinder of a steam engine"

material process

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verb

To cause a player to lose all their chips.

Examples :

"The aggressive player kept raising, and finally, he was able to felting his last opponent with a big all-in bet. "

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noun

The production of felt from wool.

Examples :

"The craft fair showcased beautiful items made through felting, all from locally sourced wool. "

material art process

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noun

The tangling of woolen fibres (such as when an article of clothing is washed at too high a temperature)

Examples :

"The accidental felting of my wool sweater in the washing machine shrunk it three sizes. "

material process wear condition

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noun

The hobby of making objects, such as soft toys, from felt.

Examples :

"Her new hobby, felting, keeps her busy making adorable wool animals. "

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noun

Felt or similar material, usually impregnated with a water-resistant material, or the application of such material, usually to a roof.

Examples :

"The roofer carefully inspected the felting on the shed to make sure it was still protecting the wood from the rain. "

material building technical industry