carding Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb separate the fibers of
    card; tease.
    • tease wool
  2. verb ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor
    card.
    • I was carded when I tried to buy a beer!

WordNet


Card"ing adjective
Definitions
  1. The act or process of preparing staple for spinning, etc., bycarding it. See the Note under Card, v. t.
  2. A roll of wool or other fiber as it comes from the carding machine.

Webster 1913