woold

transitive verb

ˈwüld

-ed/-ing/-s

: to wind or wrap a rope or chain round (as a mast or yard sprung or made of two or more pieces) at a fish or scarf for strengthening

Word History

Etymology

obsolete Dutch woelde, past participle (taken as verb) of woelen to woold, from Middle Dutch, to toss, twist, woold; akin to Old High German wuolen to stir up, rumple

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!