teazle

[US]/ˈtiːzəl/
[UK]/ˈtiːzəl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to raise the nap on fabric by using a teasel or similar method
Word Forms
Pluralteazles

Phrases & Collocations

teazle plant

dried teazles

wild teazle

teazle head

teazled cloth

fuller's teazle

teazle brush

Example Sentences

the teasel plant stands tall in the meadow with its distinctive purple flowers.

gardeners often use dried teasel heads for natural wool carding.

the teasel burr attaches easily to passing animals for seed dispersal.

wild teasel grows abundantly along roadsides and disturbed areas.

historical textile mills relied on teasel heads for processing wool fabric.

the teasel flower's spiny bracts provide excellent protection for the seeds.

some gardeners cultivate teasel specifically for dried flower arrangements.

the teasel's natural combing ability made it valuable before modern technology.

european teasel species have been introduced to north american habitats.

the teasel's architectural form adds interest to winter gardens.

bees and butterflies frequently visit the teasel when it blooms in summer.

traditional weavers preferred teasel tools for raising the nap on cloth.

the teasel distribution range expanded significantly during the twentieth century.

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