unspun

/ˈʌnspʌn/

Definitions

1. adjective

not spun or woven; raw or unprocessed

“The unspun cotton was sold at a low price to textile manufacturers.”

2. noun

raw or unspun fibers, especially cotton

“The unspun cotton from the ginning process was then carded into yarn.”

3. verb

to remove or eliminate spin or spin control, especially from a ball or a top

“The player tried to unspin the top, but it continued to spin out of control.”

Synonyms

  • raw
  • unprocessed
  • unwoven

Antonyms

  • processed
  • spun
  • woven