felter

Meanings

• noun

  A person who makes felt, especially for clothing or insulation.

  - "The felter crafted beautiful felt hats for the royal family."
  - "Felted insulation is an effective way to insulate old homes."

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Rhymes

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felter , meter , leather , weather , eter

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Variants

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felted , felt , felting , felts

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Etymology

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Old English 'felan' meaning 'to roll' and 'tweel' meaning 'twist'. The process of making felt involves rolling and twisting wool fibers together.

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Trivia

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1. Felt is one of the oldest known textiles, with evidence of felt-making dating back to at least 6000 BC.

2. The world's largest felt hat was made in 1987 in Chimay, Belgium, and measured 12 meters in diameter and 3 meters in height.

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Related Concepts

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1. felting: The process of making felt by agitating and compressing wool or other fibers, usually with water and friction.

2. wool: A natural fiber obtained from sheep, used for making clothing, blankets, and other textiles.

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Culture

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Felt-making has a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Persians, Romans, and Mongols. Felt is often used in traditional clothing and crafts, and it has been used for insulation and waterproofing for centuries.

How to Memorize "felter"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person rolling and twisting wool fibers together to make felt.
   - Imagine a felter working at their loom, creating intricate patterns in the felt.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'felter' with the image of a cozy, insulated cabin.
   - Think of the soft, plush texture of a felt hat or scarf.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'felter' as 'Felt' + 'er', the person who creates felt.

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