felting

Meanings

• noun

  The process of making fabric by matting and condensing natural fibers, such as wool, through repeated wet and dry manipulation.

  - "She learned the art of felting from her grandmother."
  - "Felting is a popular technique used in creating felt hats."

• verb

  To make (wool or other fibers) into felt.

  - "The woolen fabric was felted to make it waterproof."
  - "The felted ball was used for decoration."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with felting
melting , revelting , delighting

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Variants

List of all variants of felting that leads to same result
felting , feltings , felt , felted , felts

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Etymology

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The word 'felting' comes from the Old Norse word 'felta,' which means 'to strike' or 'to felt.'

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Trivia

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1. Felting was once used to make waterproof clothing for fishermen and sailors.

2. The world's largest felt hat is over 11 meters tall and weighs over 300 kg.

3. Felting can also be used to create sculptures and other three-dimensional art forms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Feltmaking: The process of creating felt, which involves the application of heat, water, and pressure to fibers.

2. Felt hat: A type of hat made from felt, which is typically made from wool fibers.

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Culture

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Felting has been practiced for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Sumerians, Egyptians, and Persians. In more recent times, it has been popularized by artists and craftspeople, particularly in the creation of felt hats and other textiles.

How to Memorize "felting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of matting and condensing wool fibers through repeated wet and dry manipulation.
   - Visualize the final product: a soft, pliable, and waterproof fabric.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'felting' with the process of creating felt.
   - Associate it with the soft, pliable, and waterproof fabric.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Felt is a fabric that feels wet', to help remember the meaning of the word.

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