worsted

Meanings

• noun

  A type of yarn or thread made from wool, often twisted into a tight, smooth cable.

• noun

  A fabric made from worsted yarn.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwəː.stɪd/
   
   
   
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Variants

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worsted , worsteds , worst , worsting , worsts

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'twisted' in Old English.

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Trivia

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1. Worsted yarn is often used for knitting and weaving.

2. The term 'worsted' comes from the Old English word 'wyrstian', meaning 'to twist'.

3. Worsted fabric is known for its smooth, even surface and is often used for formal clothing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Wool: A natural fiber obtained from sheep and used for making cloth and yarn.

2. Thread: A long, continuous strand of material, typically used for sewing or weaving.

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Culture

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Worsted wool was popular in the Middle Ages for making cloth for clothing and upholstery. In literature, worsted is mentioned in 'Middlemarch' by George Eliot.

How to Memorize "worsted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a ball of tightly twisted wool yarn.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'worsted' with the feeling of a warm, cozy sweater.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'worsted' as 'twisted wool'.

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