worsted
/ˈwʊs.tɪd//ˈwɝ.stɪd/
noun
- 1
Yarn made from long strands of wool.
- 2
The fine, smooth fabric made from such wool yarn.
verb
- 1
To make worse.
- 2
To grow worse; to deteriorate.
- 3
To outdo or defeat, especially in battle.
adjective
- 1
Defeated, overcome.
“The army was worsted in battle.”
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