carder
/ˈkɑrdər/
noun
- A person who cards wool, cotton, or other fibers to prepare them for spinning.
- She learned to be a carder from her grandmother, who had been one for decades.
- The carder worked quickly to separate the wool fibers before spinning.
- In the old days, a skilled carder was essential for making quality yarn.
- A machine or tool used for carding fibers.
- The carder machine hummed as it processed the raw cotton.
- He bought an antique hand carder at the flea market.
- The wool was fed through the carder to remove tangles and debris.