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.
Teasel(n.) A bur of this plant.
Teasel(n.) 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.
Teaseled(imp. & p. p.) of Teasel
Teaseler(n.) One who uses teasels for raising a nap on cloth.
Teaseling(n.) The cutting and gathering of teasels; the use of teasels.
Teaseling(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Teasel
Teaselled() of Teasel
Teaselling() of Teasel
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