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pilling

/ˈpɪlɪŋ/

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verb

Of a woven fabric surface, to form small matted balls of fiber.

Examples :

""After several washes, the old sweater started pilling under the arms." "

material appearance wear

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verb

To form into the shape of a pill.

Examples :

"Pilling is a skill rarely used by modern pharmacists."

material appearance

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verb

To medicate with pills.

Examples :

"She pills herself with all sorts of herbal medicines."

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verb

To persuade or convince someone of something.

Examples :

""My younger sister kept pilling me to buy her ice cream after school, and eventually, I gave in." "

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verb

To peel; to remove the outer layer of hair, skin, or bark.

Examples :

"The sunburn was so bad that she spent the afternoon pilling the dead skin from her back. "

action material appearance process

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verb

To peel; to make by removing the skin.

Examples :

"The chef was pilling potatoes to prepare them for mashing. "

appearance material wear

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verb

To be peeled; to peel off in flakes.

Examples :

"The old paint on the windowsill is pilling, so we need to repaint it. "

material appearance

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verb

To pillage; to despoil or impoverish.

Examples :

"The corrupt government was accused of pilling the country's resources, leaving its citizens in poverty. "

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noun

Balls of fibre formed on clothing through usage, often called pill or pills.

Examples :

"After only a few washes, the sweater showed significant pilling, making it look old and worn. "

material wear item appearance quality