English words containing wool:

Meanings of Woolpacks:

noun

A bale of wool.

Usage examples:

Robert had been sitting where he was for about three hours; and he had walked between four and five…

Meanings of Wools:

noun

The fine, soft curly or wavy hair forming the coat of a sheep, goat, or similar animal, especially when shorn and prepared for use in making cloth or yarn.

Usage examples:

Harris tweed is made from pure new wool

Meanings of Woolsack:

noun

(in the uk) the lord chancellor's wool-stuffed seat in the house of lords. it is said to have been adopted in edward iii's reign as a reminder to the lords of the importance to england of the wool trade.

Usage examples:

Her husband - an earl - became nearly as notorious when he leapt on the woolsack in the house of lo…

Meanings of Woolsacks:

noun

(in the uk) the lord chancellor's wool-stuffed seat in the house of lords. it is said to have been adopted in edward iii's reign as a reminder to the lords of the importance to england of the wool trade.

Usage examples:

Her husband - an earl - became nearly as notorious when he leapt on the woolsack in the house of lo…

Meanings of Woolshed:

noun

A large shed for shearing and baling wool.

Usage examples:

They both helped in yarding the sheep, sweeping out the woolshed during shearing (judy became a pro…

Meanings of Woolsheds:

noun

A large shed for shearing and baling wool.

Usage examples:

They both helped in yarding the sheep, sweeping out the woolshed during shearing (judy became a pro…

Meanings of Wooly:

adjective

Made of wool.

Usage examples:

A red woolly hat

noun

A garment made of wool, especially a pullover.

Usage examples:

Bargain hunters snapped up everything from winter woollies to suits and evening wear.

Meanings of Wrap-in-cotton-wool:

idiom

To try to protect someone too carefully

Usage examples:

You can't wrap (up) your children in cotton wool forever.