FELT | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Felt

Felt

Definition/Meaning

(noun)

A soft, thick, and dense material made from matting, condensing, and pressing wool or other fibers.

e.g. The craftswoman carefully cut out a shape from the red felt to create a decorative ornament.

(verb)

had a particular impression, opinion, or belief;

e.g. I felt that I had seen him somewhere before, but I couldn't remember where. She felt that her method of performing the task was better than the other one.

(verb)

became aware of something/someone due to touching the thing/person or being touched by it/them, or had a particular quality that can be perceived through touch;

e.g. He felt someone touch his shoulder, so he turned to see who it was. The wood felt smooth under her fingers.

(noun)

a fabric made from wool and sometimes other fibers that have been rolled together and pressed into smooth sheets/mats, or something made out of such a material;

e.g. She cut the sheets of felt into the pattern of the hat she wanted to make. He wore a felt because it was the warmest jacket he owned.

(verb)

to gather/tangle the fibers of a fabric to form a material such as felt, or to become thus gathered/tangled;

e.g. The surface of the fabric started to felt from being rubbed so much.