wool yarn

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wool
noun[U]
uk
/wʊl/us
/wʊl/
the soft, thick hair that grows on the bodies of sheep and some ...
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yarn
noun
uk
/jɑːn/us
/jɑːrn/
thread used for making cloth or ...
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I imagine it is those in which soap has to be used in scouringwoolyarn.
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Exports ofwoolyarnare also under control.
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The continued shortage ofwoolyarn, unfortunately, prevents as much improvement as we should wish, but the close restriction on exports will help to improve home supplies.
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There were no imports of worsted and woollen fabric from these countries during 1973 and 1974, or ofwoolyarnfrom 1973 to 1976.
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It is necessary to retain price control ofwoolyarnand cloth in the home market alongside the clothing rationing system in the interests of the consumer.
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The application in question was made after the firm had disposed of the whole of its share of a recent allocation ofwoolyarn.
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Let us suppose that a new firm can produce goods with a minimum ofwoolyarnwhich will produce the maximum dollar exports.
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I do not understand why, if there is a swing away from piece goods and tweeds, there should still be a demand for wool tops andwoolyarn.
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Worsted is a strong, long-staple, combedwoolyarnwith a hard surface.
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It has vendors ofwoolyarn, and judging of more than 30 sheep breeds.
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The complex included blanket, overcoat, andwoolyarnproduction facilities, a carpet mill, and plush mill.
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Woolen is a soft, short-staple, cardedwoolyarntypically used for knitting.
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It is embroidered inwoolyarnon a tabby-woven linen ground using outline or stem stitch for its lettering.
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In general, there is little risk of unravelling the sweater with a steek cut if the sewn or crocheted line has been done withwoolyarnthat is not superwash.
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Gabbehs are made of natural, handspunwoolyarnand all the colors are created with natural plant dye.
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Contrary to popular belief, however, the doll's hair is not made of human hair, but rather, it consists of a synthetic material resemblingwoolyarn.
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Silk thread or finewoolyarnand occasionally gold, silver and cotton thread are used in their production.
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The main form of activities of the factory were determined to be spinning pure wool and halfwoolyarnmix, knitting fabrics, and manufacturing of knitted garments.
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Worsted barathea (made with a smoothwoolyarn) is often used for evening coats, such as dress coats, dinner jackets, and military uniforms, in black and midnight blue.
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