woold

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To wind a chain or rope around in order to strengthen (especially a mast or yard).
noun
  1. Archaic form of weld (“dyer's rocket”).

Pronunciation

/ˈwuːld/

Word forms

woold woolds woolding woolded

Etymology

From Dutch woelde, past participle of woelen.

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