noil
Definitions
A short fibre left over from combing wool or spinning silk during the preparation of textile yarns.
Examples
“The silk noil was slightly nubby with random flecks in an off-white colour.”
“Fcy. goods, cassimeres, cloakings, piece dyes, noils, mohair, and raw stock⟳ wool and cotton.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
See also
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