Definition

A person who uses teasels, which are plants with prickly heads, to create a raised texture on fabric.

Example

The teaseler skillfully prepared the cloth to give it a soft, fuzzy finish.

Conversation

I learned that a teaseler can really change the texture of fabric.

Oh really? I didn't know that was a job title.

Yeah, they use teasels to raise a nap on cloth.

That sounds interesting! I wonder how they do it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'teaseler' originates from Old English 'tǣse' (meaning to tease or provoke) combined with the agent suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A teaseler is a person who teases or provokes others.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'provokes' ('tǣse') others — that's what a teaseler does, as the '-er' indicates a person.

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