Definition of Woolly
Woolly
wool·ly
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
made of the fiber spun from the hair of animals such as sheep and goats (i.e. made of wool), covered with such a material, or resembling such a material in appearance of texture;
e.g. I was wearing a woolly hat this morning, but I can't find it now. This species of goat has a woolly coat and large curved horns.
(adjective)
confused or unclear in nature or expression, for example having a vague outline or not being sharp/distinct in one's mind;
e.g. The buildings looked woolly in the fog, so he couldn't recognize the one he was thinking of. She used a rather woolly logic to arrive at her answer.
(noun)
(informal British) a knitted garment made of a fiber such as wool, for example a sweater;
e.g. I packed my woolly to wear in case it got cold later.
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