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the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick the wool from cashmere goats is considered by many to be the finest available

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Recent Examples of wool Designed in Barcelona and constructed in Morocco, this coat is made with wool created by Manteco, an Italian textile company that creates high-quality, sustainable wool spun from recycled fibers. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2025 Through the decades, O’Donnell used traditional Irish materials like lace, wool, tweeds and crochet in her custom designs. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025 Available in black, chestnut, or hickory, with a cozy wool lining, these boots will keep feet warm and dry. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 13 Feb. 2025 The wool lining promises excellent insulation while keeping your feet cozy and dry. Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wool
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Noun
  • Lauren's house was wiped clean of all physical evidence, right down to stray hairs in her drain, which is really salt in the wound.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2025
  • One of his first moves was a dress code straight out of a military handbook: no beards, no long hair, mustaches allowed but neatly trimmed.
    Marc Edelman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Tall, slender and sharp, Venable sits down in his office wearing a black coat, relaxed behind a manager’s desk that is finally his.
    Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Adjust the heat to maintain the temperature. 5: Carefully transfer about one-quarter of the tofu slices to the bowl, and use a spoon to turn and gently toss them to coat in the starch mixture without breaking the tofu apart.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • This could be another jacket, a vest, a fleece, or a warm sweatshirt (like a hoodie or a half-zip).
    Kristin Canning, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Our favorite synthetic gaiters are made with polyester and elastane blends for wicking and stretch, or lofted into polyester fleece for insulation.
    Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Though their populations were threatened decades ago, mainly due to trapping for the fur trade, their biggest threats today are habitat loss and pollution.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
  • The rubber brush doesn’t get tangled with hair and fur like many brush rolls with bristles do.
    Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025

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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wool. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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