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What is "Fell" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 09-May-2024 (2 months, 18 days ago)
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Fell
(of the cloth) The edge of the fabric in a weaving loom formed by the last weft thread.
Fell
To join two pieces of material with the edges folded together using double needle stitching.

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