Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fullery

Noun

/ˈfʊl.ər.i/

Definition

The process of cleansing and finishing cloth or fabric.

Examples

The fullery process is essential in the production of high-quality wool garments.
In the past, fullery was often conducted in large water mills.
She learned the techniques of fullery to revive traditional textile arts.

Meaning

Fullery refers to a specific trade or craft that involves cleaning textiles, particularly woolen fabrics, through a process of fulling, which helps to remove impurities and tighten the weave of the fabric.