worsted

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/ˈwʊs.tɪd/ English

Definitions

noun

Yarn made from long strands of wool.
The fine, smooth fabric made from such wool yarn.

verb

To make worse.
To grow worse; to deteriorate.
To outdo or defeat, especially in battle.

adjective

Defeated, overcome.“The army was worsted in battle.”

Related words

Synonyms

pessimum pessimal last mop up whip bottom pip rack up last-place lowest most evil most unattractive most undesirable most unsuitable most wicked poorest

Associated

yarn mohair woolen woollen combing weft wool hosiery carding cloths roving spinning

Rhymes

oersted thirsted

References