felted

Meanings

• A fabric made by matting, condensing, and pressing woolen or felted fibers without the application of heat.

  - "The rug is made of felted wool."
  - "She wore a felt hat to keep warm."

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Rhymes

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felting , reeling , dealing , healing

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Homophones

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1. Felted (en) : A fabric made by matting, condensing, and pressing woolen or felted fibers without the application of heat.
   

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Variants

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felted , felt , felting , felts

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Forms

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{"text"=>"present participle: felted", "part_of_speech"=>"", "examples"=>["The artist creates felted sculptures using wool and water."]}

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Etymology

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The word 'felted' comes from the Old English word 'felan', which means 'to stroke' or 'to rub'. The word 'felan' is also the origin of the word 'felt', which is a fabric made from matted and condensed woolen or felted fibers.

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Trivia

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1. Felted fabric was used to make the world's largest felt hat, which was created in Japan in 1983 and measured 14.5 meters (47.5 feet) in diameter and 5.5 meters (18 feet) in height.

2. Felted fabric was used to make the world's largest felted sculpture, which was created in Turkey in 2004 and measured 25 meters (82 feet) in length, 12 meters (39 feet) in width, and 7 meters (23 feet) in height.

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Related Concepts

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1. Wool: Wool is a natural fiber obtained from the sheared fleece of sheep.

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Culture

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Felted fabric has been used in various cultures and societies throughout history. In ancient civilizations such as Persia, Egypt, and China, felted fabric was used for making clothing, footwear, and accessories. In Central Asia and the Caucasus region, felted fabric was used for making traditional tent structures called yurts. In Europe, felted fabric was used for making various types of hats, gloves, and mitten covers. In North America, felted fabric was used for making various types of footwear such as moccasins, slippers, and overshoes.

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