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  1. 1. imp. & p. p. of Worst Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Well-twisted yarn spun of long-staple wool which has been combed to lay the fibers parallel, used for carpets, cloth, hosiery, gloves, and the like. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. Fine and soft woolen yarn, untwisted or lightly twisted, used in knitting and embroidery. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns Source: wordnet
  5. 5. n. a tightly twisted woolen yarn spun from long-staple wool Source: wordnet
  6. 6. 1. Well-twisted yarn spun of long-staple wool which has been combed to lay the fibers parallel, used for carpets, cloth, hosiery, gloves, and the like. 2. Fine and soft woolen yarn, untwisted or lightly twisted, used in knitting and embroidery. Source: webster
  7. 7. n:100 n. a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit" n. a tightly twisted woolen yarn spun from long-staple wool Source: ecdict

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