Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carder
noun
/ˈkɑːrdər/
Definition
A person or machine that processes fiber to separate and clean it prior to spinning.
Examples
- She works as a carder in a local wool factory.
- The carder efficiently separated the fibers for spinning.
- Using a carder, he prepared the wool for his upcoming knitting project.
Meaning
In textile manufacturing, a carder is involved in preparing the raw material, particularly fibers like wool or cotton, for further processing into yarn or cloth.
Synonyms
- fiber processor
- textile preparer
- wool worker
