wool stapler


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wool stapler

n
(Textiles) a person who sorts wool into different grades or classifications
ˈwool-ˌstapling n, adj
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wool′ sta`pler


n.
1. a dealer in wool.
2. a person who sorts wool according to the staple or fiber.
[1700–10]
wool′-sta`pling, adj.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.wool stapler - a dealer in wool
distributer, distributor - someone who markets merchandise
2.wool stapler - a person who sorts wool into different grades
woolsorter
grader - a judge who assigns grades to something
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