Diz
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Diz is a noun meaning A tool, often a flat circle, with one or more holes for passing wool through to form roving of a specified thickness.
Meaning
A tool, often a flat circle, with one or more holes for passing wool through to form roving of a specified thickness.
More Meanings
- To pass wool through a diz.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of de
- third-person singular simple present indicative of dee
Example Sentences
A diz is a tool that helps you remove fiber from a comb and create a nice length of top that is a consistent thickness and ready to spin. Many dizzes have holes of varying sizes, so that you can choose the size most appropriate for the yarn you intend to spin: a large hole for bulky yarn, a smaller hole for finer yarn.
Word Forms
- dizzes
- dizzing
- dizzed
Related Words
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