wool

[wʊl]

wool Definition

• 1. the soft, thick hair that grows on the bodies of sheep and some other animals
• 2. a fabric or yarn made from the hair of sheep

Using wool: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wool" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The wool sweater kept me warm in the cold weather.

• Example

  Sheep are sheared for their wool every year.

• Example

  The wool industry is an important part of the economy in many countries.

wool Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wool

• fleece
• hair
• down
• pile

Phrases with wool

• pull the wool over someone's eyes

  to deceive or trick someone

  Example

  He tried to pull the wool over my eyes, but I knew he was lying.

• dyed in the wool

  used to describe a person who has very strong beliefs or opinions that they are unlikely to change

  Example

  He's a dyed-in-the-wool conservative who will never vote for a liberal candidate.

• wool gathering

  indulging in aimless thoughts or daydreaming

  Example

  I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention. I was wool gathering.

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Summary: wool in Brief

Wool [wʊl] refers to the soft, thick hair that grows on the bodies of sheep and some other animals. It is used to make fabrics and yarns, as in 'The wool sweater kept me warm in the cold weather.' The phrase 'pull the wool over someone's eyes' means to deceive or trick someone, while 'wool gathering' refers to indulging in aimless thoughts or daydreaming.