Definition of worsted Worsted

/wɚˈstɪd/ - [werstid] - wor•sted

We found 9 definitions of worsted from 4 different sources.

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What does worsted mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: worsteds

worsted - a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"
worsted - a tightly twisted woolen yarn spun from long-staple wool
  worsted yarn
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • worsted (imp. & p. p.)
    of Worst
  • worsted (n.)
    Well-twisted yarn spun of long-staple wool which has been combed to lay the fibers parallel, used for carpets, cloth, hosiery, gloves, and the like.
  • worsted (n.)
    Fine and soft woolen yarn, untwisted or lightly twisted, used in knitting and embroidery.

Part of speech

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  • worsted, verb, past participle of worst (infinitive).
  • worsted, verb, past simple of worst (infinitive).
  • worsted, noun, singular of worsteds.

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