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Definition of felting

felting

/ˈfɛltɪŋ/
felt · ing

Plural:feltings
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Adjective:felted
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1

The craft or industrial process of matting, condensing, and pressing wool or other fibers together using heat, moisture, agitation, or barbed needles to produce felt.

Example

"She took a weekend workshop to learn the basics of needle felting and created a small wool sculpture."


2

Felt material collectively, or a layer of felt used for insulation, padding, or roofing.

Example

"The carpenter replaced the worn felting beneath the roof shingles to prevent water leaks."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Felting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/felting
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