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WOOLGATHERING Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Woolgathering once literally referred to the act of gathering loose tufts of wool that had gotten caught on bushes and fences as sheep passed by. www.merriam-webster.com
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29th Annual Wool Gathering - Young's Jersey Dairy
September 20th & 21st, 2025. Join us for an awesome festival of fibers at the Wool Gathering at Young's Dairy. Observe sheep, llamas, alpacas, cashmere goats, ... youngsdairy.com
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WOOLGATHERING definition in American English - Collins Dictionary
1. indulgence in idle fancies and in daydreaming; absentmindedness His woolgathering was a handicap in school 2. gathering of the tufts of wool shed by sheep ... www.collinsdictionary.com
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wool-gathering
ˈwool-ˌgathering, vbl. n. and gerund. 1. The action of gathering fragments of wool torn from sheep by bushes, etc.1581 J. Bell Haddon's Answ. Osor. 424 b, Your Diuinitie raungeth very much at randon, as if it were strayed and runnyng in some wildernes a wollgatheryng. 1878 E. Peacock in Archaeologia... Oxford English Dictionary
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Wool-gathering - Etymology, Origin & Meaning
Originating in the 1550s from the literal act of gathering wool fragments, woolgathering means indulging in aimless, wandering thoughts or fancies. www.etymonline.com
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224 Synonyms & Antonyms for WOOLGATHERING | Thesaurus.com
woolgathering · absorbed · bemused · distracted · engaged · engrossed · fascinated · forgetful · obsessed. Strong matches. absent · abstracted · bugged ... www.thesaurus.com
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wool-gathering
wool-gatheringn [U] (infml 口) absent-mindedness 心不在焉. 牛津英汉双解词典
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Woolgathering - Handwoven magazine
A woolgatherer is someone daydreaming. You also see the word woolgathering, which describes the distracted action of the woolgatherer. handwovenmagazine.com
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Knitting Patterns, Wool Gathering Subscription & Issues
Shop our collection of knitting patterns including Elizabeth Zimmermann's Surprise Jacket, cardigans, mittens, sweaters, hats, ... www.schoolhousepress.com
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WOOLGATHERING Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com
noun indulgence in idle fancies and in daydreaming; absentmindedness: His woolgathering was a handicap in school. www.dictionary.com
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The last piece of wool: the Oxford etymologist goes woolgathering
To go woolgathering means “to indulge in aimless thought, day dreaming, or fruitless pursuit.” Sometimes only absent-mindedness is implied. blog.oup.com
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Woolgathering - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com
showing a lack of attention or care. “a woolgathering moment”. synonyms: dreamy, moony · inattentive. showing a lack of attention or care. Cite this entry. www.vocabulary.com
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Windy Station Woolshed
the traditional lands of the Kamilaroi people who cared for the land and sustained themselves hunting the birds, insects and animals of the plains and gathering The reserves allowed Aboriginal people to survive by farming and also using traditional hunting and gathering skills. wikipedia.org
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New York State Sheep and Wool Festival
The New York State Sheep and Wool Festival is an annual gathering of fiber-arts enthusiasts in the United States that draws approximately 30,000 visitors See also Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival Miss Wool of America Pageant External links References Festivals in New York (state) Rhinebeck, New York Agricultural wikipedia.org
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woolling
† ˈwoolling, vbl. n. Obs. [f. wool n. + -ing1.] 1. Combing wool; only in woolling comb.1599 in Antiquary XXXII. 243 One p' of woullinge combes. 2. Coating or lining with wool.1660 [see wool v. 1 a]. 3. Carrying of wool, esp. illicitly (= owling).1665 Sir J. Lauder Jrnl. (1900) 3 The great number we ... Oxford English Dictionary
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