as in hair
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick the wool from cashmere goats is considered by many to be the finest available

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Recent Examples of wool Camilla, 77, wearing a blue wool crepe ensemble by luxury couturier Fiona Clare, stands next to him. Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024 Materials List: Bucket Steel wool Sandpaper Dish soap Vinegar Bleach or rubbing alcohol Clean rags Mineral oil Linseed oil (optional) Step 1: Remove dirt. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024 The Irving Mall, a Texas shopping center that opened 53 years ago with wool carpeting and striped wallpaper, has seen better days. Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 6 Dec. 2024 Surely, this is an opportunity to put footwear at the forefront for dancing or to add a requirement that at least one clothing item is made from sheep’s wool for the shepherd battle. Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wool 
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Noun
  • Founded in 2009, the company is Crawford's skin and hair care product collection.
    Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The brand claims to improve acne, eczema, dry skin, frizziness, color stripping and damaged hair.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Again, a great discomfort possessed me: My normal breathing quickly changed into quick pants, a coat of sweat rose up on my face and neck.
    John Sergio, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to producing one-of-kind pieces, Stewart also sourced designer items — and yes, that includes the Dior coat that makes an appearance when Amanda arrives in England.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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  • Meanwhile, their interior is lined with water-resistant fleece for added warmth and cushioning.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The front pockets are lined with fleece, functioning as hand warmers on especially cold days, while the longer hem provides extra coverage, effectively locking in body heat.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The poster, Laura, told Newsweek that her two-and-a-half-year-old fur baby is the best cat anyone could hope for, and shares lots of her passions.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Winnie Harlow Winnie Harlow wore a sleek black bodysuit and matching black fur coat with a dramatic train.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024

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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wool. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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