Worsted

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1. Verb form

of Worst

2. Noun

Well-twisted yarn spun of long-staple wool which has been combed to lay the fibers parallel, used for carpets, cloth, hosiery, gloves, and the like.

3. Noun

Fine and soft woolen yarn, untwisted or lightly twisted, used in knitting and embroidery.

4. Noun

a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns; "he wore a worsted suit"
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