Kemp
Pronunciation: /ˈkɛmp/
Kemp (noun)
- A rough, thick fiber found in some types of wool, often undesirable.
- An old term for a contest or competition, especially in sports or games.
Examples
- The sweater was itchy due to the kemp in the wool.
- Kemp can affect the quality of the wool fabric.
Common collocations: coarse kemp, remove kemp, enter a kemp, win the kemp, intense kemp