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Meaning of 'worsted' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Worsted [ imp. & p. p.]
- of Worst
2 . 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.
- Fine and soft woolen yarn, untwisted or lightly twisted, used in knitting and embroidery.

Meaning of 'worsted' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . worsted [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns
Example in sentence:
  • he wore a worsted suit

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