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carding

/kɑːrdɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does carding mean?

noun, verb

The act of separating fibers by hand or by a machine, or the act of examining or testing something carefully. In textiles, carding is a process of aligning fibers to produce a smooth, even surface.

Example

"The weaver carefully carded the wool to prepare it for spinning into yarn."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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