wool

• Nom désignant la toison douce et dense qui recouvre le corps des moutons et de certains autres animaux, et qui sert à fabriquer du tissu, du fil et des vêtements.

A noun referring to the soft, thick hair that covers the bodies of sheep and some other animals, used for making cloth, yarn, and clothing.

indénombrable

1. Fiber from animalsA1formal

   The soft, thick hair that covers the bodies of sheep and some other animals, used for making cloth.

   Laine (fibre animale)

   • The sweater is made of pure wool.
   • Sheep are sheared once a year for their wool.
   • Wool is a natural insulator, keeping you warm in winter.

   Synonymesfleece

2. Yarn or fabricA2formal

   The material made from this fiber, used for knitting, weaving, or making clothing.

   laine (textile)

   • She bought a ball of wool to knit a scarf.
   • This blanket is woven from soft wool.
   • The store sells various colors of wool for crafts.

   Synonymesfleecewoolenwoollenyarn