ˈab,
ˈaa(ə)b
plural -s
1
a
: coarse wool from the inferior parts (as the skirtings and edges) of a fleece
b
: a warp yarn made of abb wool
2
British
: a filling pick in weaving
abbess; abbey; abbot
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“Abb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abb. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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