Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈfʊ.lə/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈfʊ.ləɹ/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Noun
One who fulls cloth.
- Examples
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Near-synonyms: feltmaker, felter
Noun
A convex, rounded or grooved tool, used by blacksmiths for shaping metal.
A groove made by such a tool (in the blade of a sword etc.).
Verb
To form a groove or channel in, by a fuller or set hammer.
Usage- Transitive
- Examples
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to fuller a bayonet
Noun
a workman who fulls (cleans and thickens) freshly woven cloth for a living
- Broader terms