The long fibers are called tops and the short fibers are known as noils.[23] Combing is the process which separates the long fibers known as tops from the short fibers known as noils.
Les fibres longues sont appelées tops et les courtes noils.[23] Le peignage est le procédé qui sépare les longues fibres appelées tops des fibres courtes appelées noils.
Holding a ‘comb’ in one hand whilst standing may refer to its use as a weaving comb; and holding it whilst sitting to wool combing.
Tenir un « peigne » d’une main en étant debout peut renvoyer à son utilisation comme peigne de tissage ; le tenir en étant assis, au peignage de la laine.