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worsted
UK
/ˈwʊstɪd/
US
/ˈwʊrstɪd/
Translations
worsteds
pl
The tailor recommended a worsted fabric for the business suit due to its elegant appearance and resilience.
Le tailleur a recommandé une étoffe de laine peignée pour le costume d’affaires en raison de son apparence élégante et de sa résistance.
She chose a worsted yarn for knitting the sweater because of its durability and smooth texture.
Elle a choisi une laine peignée pour tricoter le pull en raison de sa durabilité et de sa texture lisse.
UK
/ˈwʊstɪd/
US
/ˈwʊrstɪd/
Used attributively to describe items made from worsted yarn or fabric; not normally gradable.
He bought a charcoal worsted suit for the interview.
Il a acheté un costume en laine peignée gris anthracite pour l’entretien.
worsted
Past Simple
worsted
Past Simple
worsted
Past Participle
worsting
Gerund
Used chiefly in informal or literary contexts meaning 'to defeat, outdo, or get the better of'.
The challenger ultimately worsted the reigning champion.
Le challenger a finalement vaincu le champion en titre.
Definitions
She chose a worsted yarn for knitting the sweater because of its durability and smooth texture.
The tailor recommended a worsted fabric for the business suit due to its elegant appearance and resilience.
He bought a charcoal worsted suit for the interview.
The challenger ultimately worsted the reigning champion.