Word Finder - wools

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The hair of the sheep, llama and some other ruminants.

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A cloth or yarn made from the wool of sheep.

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Anything with a texture like that of wool.

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A fine fiber obtained from the leaves of certain trees, such as firs and pines.

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Short, thick hair, especially when crisped or curled.

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Yarn (including that which is made from synthetic fibers.)

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Derogatory term for residents of the satellite towns outside Liverpool, such as St Helens or Warrington. See also Yonner.

There is an active trade in cattle, tallow, wools, skins, linseed, wine, corn and manufactured wares.

Otters and beavers that run dark in the hair or wool are more valuable than the paler ones, the wools of which are frequently touched with a chemical to produce a golden shade.

The colours of the under wools of river otters vary, some being very dark, others almost yellow.

Many of the domestic kind in central and northern Europe and Canada are used for drivers' and peasants' coat linings, &c. In Great Britain many coats of the home-reared sheep, having wools two and a half to five inches long, are dyed various colours and used as floor rugs.

The hat trade is largely interested in the fur piece trade, the best felt hats being made from beaver and musquash wool and the cheaper sorts from nutria, hare and rabbit wools.

They are limited in quantity and costly, and the trade depends upon various sorts of other sheep and goat wools for the bulk of its productions.

Whale-oil is principally used in oiling wools for combing, in batching flax and other vegetable fibres, in currying and chamois leather-making, and as a lubricant for machinery.

Soft wools and other materials such as acrylic and even cotton make up many of the boys' sweaters parents will find.

Certain wools, rayon and acrylic fibers are also used to ensure strength, softness and warmth.

Many wools, especially if they are inexpensive, have problematic origins.

Users report that the iron won't leave any creases in fabrics, especially wools.

It is the chief town of a wide district exporting olive oil, esparto', corn and flour, wools and Algerian onyx; and has a population of (1906) 24,060.

The finest and closest wools are possessed by the amphibious Carnivora and Rodentia, viz.

After being unhaired the darkest wools are the most valuable, although many people prefer the bright, lighter brown tones.