Words Like TEASEL
We have put together a list of words that are similar to TEASEL.
4 Alternative Words Similar to teasel
10 definitions of teasel
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A plant of the genus Dipsacus, of which one species (Dipsacus fullonum) bears a large flower head covered with stiff, prickly, hooked bracts. This flower head, when dried, is used for raising a nap on woolen cloth.
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Any contrivance intended as a substitute for teasels in dressing cloth.
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To subject, as woolen cloth, to the action of teasels, or any substitute for them which has an effect to raise a nap.
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any of several herbs of the genus Dipsacus native to the Old World having flower heads surrounded by spiny bracts
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Any of several plants of the genus Dipsacus, native to the Old World, having flower heads surrounded by spiny bracts.
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The bristly flower head of D. sativus, used to produce a napped surface on wool and other fabrics.
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A wire device used to produce a napped surface.
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To produce a napped surface on (a fabric).