■ noun
1》 a lump or thick place in yarn or thread.
↘fabric woven from yarn with such a texture.
2》 wool that has been slightly twisted in preparation for spinning.
■ adjective (of fabric) having an irregular appearance caused by uneven thickness of the warp.
■ verb ( ~s , ~bing , ~bed ) twist (wool) in preparation for spinning.
Derivatives
~bed adjective
Origin
C18: of unknown origin.