garnett
What is another word for garnett? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Verb — To shred and separate waste textile fibers, such as old rags, so they can be reprocessed into new yarn.
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Etymology
Believed to derive from the surname of an early manufacturer of the machine.
Full origin of garnett →Frequently asked questions
What does “garnett” mean?
The word “garnett” means to shred and separate waste textile fibers, such as old rags, so they can be reprocessed into new yarn. In plain terms, a textile-industry term for shredding waste fabric back into raw fiber, or the machine that does it.
How do you use “garnett” in a sentence?
Here is “garnett” used in a sentence: “The mill garnetted the leftover scraps before feeding them into the carding machine.”
What part of speech is “garnett”?
Depending on how it is used, “garnett” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “garnett” have?
“Garnett” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to shred and separate waste textile fibers, such as old rags, so they can be reprocessed into new yarn.
