English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun

woolgathering

Quiz me More like this

Woolgathering (noun) means the collecting of scraps of wool that have been pulled from sheep by bushes and similar things.

noun
1
The collecting of scraps of wool that have been pulled from sheep by bushes and similar things.
2
The habit of drifting off into daydreams instead of paying attention.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like woolgathering.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Test yourself on “woolgathering” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Etymology

Formed from wool and gathering.

Rhymes for woolgathering

See all rhymes for woolgathering →

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of woolgathering?
"woolgathering" (noun) means the collecting of scraps of wool that have been pulled from sheep by bushes and similar things.
What are the different meanings of woolgathering?
"woolgathering" has 2 main meanings: 1. The collecting of scraps of wool that have been pulled from sheep by bushes and similar things; 2. The habit of drifting off into daydreams instead of paying attention.
Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0