teasel Antonyms
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Meaning of teasel
teasel (n)
any of several herbs of the genus Dipsacus native to the Old World having flower heads surrounded by spiny bracts
teasel (n.)
A plant of the genus Dipsacus, of which one species (D. fullonum) bears a large flower head covered with stiff, prickly, hooked bracts. This flower head, when dried, is used for raising a nap on woolen cloth.
A bur of this plant.
Any contrivance intended as a substitute for teasels in dressing cloth.
teasel (v. t.)
To subject, as woolen cloth, to the action of teasels, or any substitute for them which has an effect to raise a nap.
teasel Sentence Examples
- The teasel's prickly head was used to raise the nap on woolen fabrics.
- The dried teasel flower head was used as a comb in the textile industry.
- The teasel plant is native to Europe and Western Asia.
- Teasels are biennial plants, meaning they live for two years.
- Teasels prefer moist soil and full sun to grow.
- The teasel head is made up of many small, hooked bracts.
- Teasels are often used in bird gardens to attract birds.
- The teasel plant is also known as the "Fuller's Thistle."
- Teasels were once used to card wool and create a fluffy texture.
- The teasel plant is a member of the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae.
FAQs About the word teasel
any of several herbs of the genus Dipsacus native to the Old World having flower heads surrounded by spiny bractsA plant of the genus Dipsacus, of which one spe
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The teasel's prickly head was used to raise the nap on woolen fabrics.
The dried teasel flower head was used as a comb in the textile industry.
The teasel plant is native to Europe and Western Asia.
Teasels are biennial plants, meaning they live for two years.
