First Known Use: before 12th century
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1felt
noun \ˈfelt\
: a soft, heavy cloth made by pressing together fibers of wool, cotton, or other materials
Full Definition of FELT
1
a : a cloth made of wool and fur often mixed with natural or synthetic fibers through the action of heat, moisture, chemicals, and pressure b : a firm woven cloth of wool or cotton heavily napped and shrunk
2
: an article made of felt
3
: a material resembling felt: as a : a heavy paper of organic or asbestos fibers impregnated with asphalt and used in building construction b : semirigid pressed fiber insulation used in building
— felt·like adjective
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Origin of FELT
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German filz felt, Latin pellere to drive, beat
2felt
verb
Definition of FELT
transitive verb
1
: to make out of or cover with felt
2
: to cause to adhere and mat together
3
: to make into felt or a similar substance
First Known Use of FELT
14th century
3felt
Definition of FELT
past and past participle of feel
FELT Defined for Kids
1felt
noun \ˈfelt\
Definition of FELT for Kids
: a soft heavy cloth made by rolling and pressing fibers together
2felt
Definition of FELT for Kids
past and past participle of feel
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