wadmaking

/ˈwæd.meɪ.kɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

the process or act of shaping and compressing fibrous material, especially wool or cotton, into a cylindrical mass, typically by hand.

“The wadmaking process is crucial in producing high-quality shotgun wads.”

Synonyms

  • packing
  • wadding

Antonyms

  • loosening
  • unraveling