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The scarf was made of wool.
What does Wool mean?
Wool means fiber from sheep used for cloth.
Dictionary definition
A soft fiber from sheep used to make fabric.
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Wool in a sentence
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Sheep grow wool that can be spun into yarn.
hard
Wool is warm because its fibers can trap air and help hold heat.
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What does wool mean?
The correct meaning is: Wool means fiber from sheep used for cloth.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to wool?
Fleece is close in meaning to wool in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for wool?
Synthetic fiber contrasts with wool in this dictionary entry.
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MeaningWool means fiber from sheep used for cloth.
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synthetic fiberUse for human-made fabric fiber.
plasticUse as a material contrast.
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Word family
Wool word family
Base word
wool
adjective
woolen
Made of wool.
adjective
woolly
Covered with or like wool.
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Wool means fiber from sheep used for cloth.
Common mix-up
Wool is fiber from sheep used for fabric. It is different from cotton or synthetic fiber.
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Write one sentence that shows wool without using the word wool. Then underline clue words that show fiber from sheep used for cloth. Example: Sheep grow wool that can be spun into yarn. Clue words: sheep, grow, can, spun, yarn Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show fiber from sheep used for cloth?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Sheep grow wool that can be spun into yarn." Why does wool fit better than synthetic fiber?
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