"Woollies" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Knitted or crocheted articles, typically garments, made of yarn or thread; knitwear.
Wool is a natural fiber obtained from the fleece of sheep and some other animals, and is often used in textiles, clothing, and other products. It is warm, lightweight, breathable, and can be woven or knitted into various fabrics.
As an adjective, "woolen" describes something related to or made from wool, a natural fiber obtained from sheep or other animals. It can also refer to something or someone that is thick, dense, and warm, somewhat resembling wool.
Woolgathering is an idiom that means to engage in irrelevant or aimless daydreaming or idle talk, often to avoid thinking about a problem or having to deal with reality. It can also refer to the act of gathering or collecting wool that has fallen off a sheep.
Woolies is an informal or colloquial term referring to Woolworths Limited, a supermarket chain, or Woolworth, a hardware store or variety store that was popular in many countries, particularly in the mid-20th century. In some regions, it also refers to a medical term for humans and some other mammals that lose pieces of wool while they are shedding their winter coats, especially those with fur coats.
Woollen refers to something made from or relating to wool, a natural fiber obtained from sheep or other animals. It can describe a fabric made from wool, or something made from wool, such as clothing, carpets, or yarn.
The word "woollens" refers to:<br><br>(knitted or woven) clothes or fabrics made from wool, such as sweaters, coats, etc.
The state or quality of being woolly, characterized by a somewhat vagueness or imperfection in thought or argument; lack of clearness, precision, or conciseness.
Woolloomooloo is a neighborhood in the City of Sydney, Australia, located on the southern shore of Sydney Harbour. It is part of the larger area known as Surry Hills.
Having an overly idealistic or romantic view of the world; impractical and lacking common sense.
Covered with thick soft hairs or fur; velvety. <br><br>Example: "The sheep were grazing on a very woolly hill."
A woolsack is a traditional British noun.<br><br>It refers to a large sack or bundle of wool, but in British folklore and offices, it can also be used as a slang term to refer to the Speaker of the House of Commons in the UK. This comes from the tradition of the Speaker's chair being stuffed with wool (or a woolsack) to signify their authority.<br><br>The woolsack was initially mentioned in records around the 12th century, being a bundle of wool used as a symbol of wealth and status, given to high-ranking officials like bishops.