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card [ kaard ]


transitive verb  (past and past participle card·ed, present participle card·ing, 3rd person present singular cards)
Definition:
 
comb and clean wool or cotton: to comb out and clean wool, cotton, or other fibers before spinning



noun  (plural cards)
Definition:
 
1. tool or machine for carding: a tool or machine with wire teeth used to comb out or clean wool, cotton, or other fibers before spinning

2. device to make cloth napped: a device for raising the nap on cloth

[14th century. Via French< late Latin cardus "thistle" < Latin carduus]

card·er noun
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