woolf

/uːl/

Definitions

1. noun

The soft, fluffy hair that grows around the body of sheep and some other animals, often used for making cloth or yarn.

“She knitted a warm sweater from the wool of her grandmother’s sheep.”

2. noun

A layer or mass of woolly fibers, especially on a sheep’s fleece or a sweater.

“The wool on the sweater was itchy and uncomfortable.”

Synonyms

  • fibre
  • fleece