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worsted

UK
/ˈwʊstɪd/
US
/ˈwʊrstɪd/

Translations

worstednoun
worsteds
pl
камвольная пряжа
She bought some worsted to knit a sweater.
Она купила камвольную пряжу, чтобы связать свитер.
Additional translations
шерстяная ткань
гладкая шерсть
Synonyms
spun yarn
worsted yarn
yarn
wool yarn
woolen yarn
woolen cloth
worsted cloth
fabric
cloth
worsted wool
worstedadjective
UK
/ˈwʊstɪd/
US
/ˈwʊrstɪd/
Used attributively to describe items made from worsted yarn or fabric; not normally gradable.
Synonyms
bested
vanquished
overcome
trounced
routed
conquered
subdued
overpowered
woolen
woollen
wool-based
beaten
defeated
worstverb

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'.

Definitions

worstednoun
A type of yarn or thread made from long-staple wool fibers that have been combed to remove short fibers and impurities, resulting in a smooth and strong material.
She chose a worsted yarn for knitting the sweater because of its durability and smooth texture.
A fabric made from worsted yarn, typically used for making suits, coats, and other garments.
The tailor recommended a worsted fabric for the business suit due to its elegant appearance and resilience.
worstedadjective
Made of or relating to worsted yarn or fabric.
He bought a charcoal worsted suit for the interview.
worstverb
To defeat, outdo, or get the better of someone or something.
The challenger ultimately worsted the reigning champion.
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