Felt
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verb
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(As a noun)
Felt ( noun )
- A fabric made from wool, hair, or fur, matted together by heat, moisture, and pressure.
- A material used to cover pool tables, pianos, and other surfaces to protect them from damage.
Origin:
From middle english felt, from old english felt, from proto-germanic *feltaz (compare dutch vilt, german filz), from proto-indo-european *pilto ('felt') (compare lithuanian plėsti, russian пле́сти (plésti)).
Examples:
- The cowboy hat was made of high-quality felt and was both stylish and durable.
- The boots were lined with thick felt to keep the feet warm in cold weather.
- The artist used felt to create a textured background for her painting.
- The pool table was covered in green felt to protect the surface from scratches and damage.
- The piano was covered in a soft, red felt to prevent scratches and dings.
(As a verb)
Felt ( verb )
- A fabric made from wool, hair, or fur, matted together by heat, moisture, and pressure.
- A material used to cover pool tables, pianos, and other surfaces to protect them from damage.
Origin:
From middle english felt, from old english felt, from proto-germanic *feltaz (compare dutch vilt, german filz), from proto-indo-european *pilto ('felt') (compare lithuanian plėsti, russian пле́сти (plésti)).
Examples:
- The cowboy hat was made of high-quality felt and was both stylish and durable.
- The boots were lined with thick felt to keep the feet warm in cold weather.
- The artist used felt to create a textured background for her painting.
- The pool table was covered in green felt to protect the surface from scratches and damage.
- The piano was covered in a soft, red felt to prevent scratches and dings.