WOOLD
Woold, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Woolded; p. pr. & vb. n. Woolding.] Etym:
[D. woelen, bewoelen; akin to G. wuhlen, bewuhlen. *146.] (Naut.)
Defn: To wind, or wrap; especially, to wind a rope round, as a mast or yard made of two or more pieces, at the place where it has been fished or scarfed, in order to strengthen it.
WOOLDER
Woold"er, n.
1. (Naut.)
Defn: A stick used to tighten the rope in woolding.
2. (Rope Making)
Defn: One of the handles of the top, formed by a wooden pin passing through it. See 1st Top, 2.
WOOLDING Woold"ing, n. (Naut.) (a) The act of winding or wrapping anything with a rope, as a mast. (b) A rope used for binding masts and spars.
WOOL-DYED
Wool"-dyed`, a.
Defn: Dyed before being made into cloth, in distinction from piece- dyed; ingrain.