teaseled

/ˈtizəld/
verb
  1. Past tense of teasel: to raise a nap on fabric using teasels (dried flower heads) or a similar tool.
    • The mill worker teaseled the wool cloth to make it soft and fuzzy.
    • She teaseled the velvet to restore its texture.
    • Historically, fabric was teaseled by hand using dried plant heads.
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