Pronunciation

/ˈwʊl/

Definitions

Noun

• Wool: A soft, strong, and insulating hair-like substance produced by various animals, especially sheep, as a protective covering. For example: “The sweater is made of high-quality wool.”
• Fiber: In textiles, the natural or synthetic material derived from wool, used for clothing and insulation. For example: “Cotton and wool are both popular fiber choices for bedding.”

Verb (transitive)

• To cover or line with wool. For example: “The farmer wove wool into blankets for the winter.”
• To produce wool as a product. For example: “The sheep on this farm provide a good yield of wool.”

Phrases

• “Woolen fabric” refers to materials made from wool.
• “Shearing the wool” is the act of cutting the animal’s coat for harvest.
• “Natural insulation” often includes wool because of its thermal properties.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The sheep were peacefully grazing in the field, their coats thick with soft wool.”
• Verb: “The weaver carefully carded the wool before spinning it into yarn.”
• Phrasal: “The woolen socks kept my feet warm during the cold winter months.”

Synonyms

• Sheep’s wool
• Fiber (in the textile sense)
• Lambswool
• Merino wool (a specific type)
• Yarn
• Fleece
• Insulation (when referring to its properties)