Definition

A large bag or pack made of strong fabric used to hold and transport wool, typically weighing around two hundred and forty pounds.

Example

The farmer filled the woolpack with freshly sheared wool for shipping.

Conversation

I just saw a huge woolpack at the market today.

Really? How much did it weigh?

It was about two hundred and forty pounds, can you believe it?

That's impressive! I didn't know they came in such big sizes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Woolpack → The word is formed from "wool" (from Old English *wull*, meaning the soft, curly hair of sheep) and "pack" (from Old French *pacquer*, meaning to pack or bundle). A woolpack refers to a bundle or package of wool.

Memory Tip

Think of the soft hair of sheep ('wool') being bundled together ('pack') — that's what a woolpack is.

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