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• wool count — /ˈwʊl kaʊnt/ (say wool kownt) noun a quality number used to indicate fineness in raw wool …  

• Wool measurement — An ultra fine, 14.6 micron Merino fleece. A micron (micrometre) is the measurement used to express the diameter of a wool fibre. The lower microns are the finer fibres. Fibre diameter is the most important characteristic of wool in determining… …   Wikipedia

• count — I. /kaʊnt / (say kownt) verb (t) 1. to check over one by one (the individuals of a collection) in order to ascertain their total number; enumerate. 2. to reckon up; calculate; compute. 3. to list or name the numerals up to. 4. to include in a… …  

• wool grade — noun : one of the recognized standard categories into which wool is divided, based chiefly on fineness of fiber compare blood 7, spinning count …   Useful english dictionary

• Floris V, Count of Holland — Floris V of Holland Count of Holland This is Count Floris, King Williams son, and [he] was the fifteenth Count of Holland Floris V as imagined in the 17th century Reign Count of Holland: 1256–1296 …   Wikipedia

• Spinning count — is a measure of fibre fineness and distribution developed by the English. It is defined as the number of hanks of yarn that can be spun from a pound of wool. A hank of wool is 560 yards long (560 yd/lb = 1.129 km/kg). In theory a pound of 62s… …   Wikipedia

• Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival — Dorset ram at the 2010 festival Begins First full weekend in May Ends Sunday Frequency …   Wikipedia

• Ed Wool — is an American guitarist from Watertown, New York. According to the Watertown Daily Times [1] , he has had several bands that have been very popular in the Northeast of the U.S., and Europe. Hailed by producers Mike Joyce, David Rosner, and Margo …   Wikipedia

• Angora wool — or Angora fiber refers to the downy coat produced by the Angora rabbit. While their names are similar, Angora fiber is distinct from mohair, which comes from the Angora goat. Angora is known for its softness, low micron count (i.e. thin fibers),… …   Wikipedia

• cotton wool ball — UK US noun [countable] [singular cotton wool ball plural cotton wool balls] a small ball of cotton wool , used for cleaning a cut in your skin, removing make up , or cleaning a baby …   Useful english dictionary

• spinning count — noun : the number of hanks of yarn that can be spun from one pound of washed combed wool of a given fineness wool with a spinning count of 80 is very fine while one of 40 is chiefly suitable for carpets …   Useful english dictionary