kemp
word
Definition
Kemp is a coarse, stiff fiber found in sheep's wool, which does not dye well and is considered lower quality for making textiles.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in fields related to wool processing, textile manufacturing, and animal husbandry. Uncommon in daily conversation. Not to be confused with 'camp' (temporary sleeping place) or used as a verb.
Spanish: fibras duras (lana)Portuguese (BR): fibras duras (lã)Portuguese (PT): fibras duras (lã)Chinese (Simplified): 粗硬纤维（羊毛中的硬毛）Chinese (Traditional): 粗硬纖維（羊毛中的硬毛）Hindi: कड़ी ऊन रेशेArabic: ألياف خشنة (صوف)Bengali: কঠিন উল ফাইবারRussian: жёсткие волокна (шерсть)Japanese: ケンプ繊維（羊毛の硬い繊維）Vietnamese: xơ cứng (trong lông cừu)Korean: 경질 섬유(양모 안의 딱딱한 털)Turkish: sert lifler (yünde bulunan)Urdu: سخت ریشے (اون میں)Indonesian: serat keras (pada wol)
Example Sentences
The wool contains a lot of kemp.
basic
Kemp makes the fabric rough.
basic
We need to remove the kemp from the wool.
basic
A high percentage of kemp lowers the value of the wool.
natural
You can spot kemp by its white, brittle fibers.
natural
The presence of kemp can be a problem for making fine clothing.
natural