woold Meaning, Definition & Usage

Woold transitive verb

Etymology

D. woelen, bewoelen; akin to G. wuhlen, bewuhlen. *146.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Woolded; present participle & verbal noun Woolding

Definitions

1. (Naut.) 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.