What is the word for damage to cloth caused by contact with a sharp point? [closed]
If you are wearing jeans and brush up against a thorn bush, the fabric may be damaged by a thorn hooking on the fabric and pulling one or more threads away from the surface of the fabric, leaving a small exposed loop of thread extruding from the cloth.
Among my family we use the term "pick" to refer to instances of this kind of damage (e.g., "my pants have a few picks in them after falling into that thorn bush"), but I do not see this usage covered in any online dictionaries.
Is there another word for this, or are the dictionaries missing a definition?
I am not looking for words that describe rips or tears. It is specifically the kind of damage described above, where one or more loops of thread are pulled.
vocabulary
asked Nov 30 at 12:25
Stewart
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If you are wearing jeans and brush up against a thorn bush, the fabric may be damaged by a thorn hooking on the fabric and pulling one or more threads away from the surface of the fabric, leaving a small exposed loop of thread extruding from the cloth.
Among my family we use the term "pick" to refer to instances of this kind of damage (e.g., "my pants have a few picks in them after falling into that thorn bush"), but I do not see this usage covered in any online dictionaries.
Is there another word for this, or are the dictionaries missing a definition?
I am not looking for words that describe rips or tears. It is specifically the kind of damage described above, where one or more loops of thread are pulled.
vocabulary
asked Nov 30 at 12:25
Stewart
3187
closed as primarily opinion-based by MetaEd♦ Nov 30 at 15:42
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
A word or phrase request can easily attract a long list of answers when it’s too subjective – more of a poll or request for ideas. Unfortunately neither are a good fit for the Stack Exchange model. A Stack Exchange question is objective and specific enough that it has a clearly “right” answer. See: “Real questions have answers, not items or ideas or opinions”, “Single word requests, crosswords, and the fight against mediocrity”.
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Nov 30 at 15:43
If possible, add more details of research you’ve done, especially solutions you’ve already rejected, and why. Include the desired connotation, register (formality), part of speech, and context in which it is to be used, and provide the exact enclosing sentence or passage. If this is not possible because you really do have a subjective question, a welcoming place to ask for advice is our English Language & Usage Chat.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 15:43
Pick might be the 'right' word! See apparelsearch.com/education/measurements/textiles/fabrics/…
– Bobbi Bennett
Nov 30 at 19:31
1
Well, it's way less opinionated in a sweatshop--picks, snags, pulls, etc.--the difference matters...unless you don't mind paying full retail for a garment with a telltale line running through it. Anyway, I would say that a pick is smaller than a snag; it's harder to see, but it's usually easier to fix (e.g. work a tiny loop back into the fabric), and vice versa, a snag is easier to see, but it's usually harder to fix. BTW, denim is not fun to work with; soft loops break easily. Turn the jeans inside out, and let the washing machine handle the snags ('prewash' them out if possible).
– KannE
Nov 30 at 21:08
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If you are wearing jeans and brush up against a thorn bush, the fabric may be damaged by a thorn hooking on the fabric and pulling one or more threads away from the surface of the fabric, leaving a small exposed loop of thread extruding from the cloth.
Among my family we use the term "pick" to refer to instances of this kind of damage (e.g., "my pants have a few picks in them after falling into that thorn bush"), but I do not see this usage covered in any online dictionaries.
Is there another word for this, or are the dictionaries missing a definition?
I am not looking for words that describe rips or tears. It is specifically the kind of damage described above, where one or more loops of thread are pulled.
vocabulary
asked Nov 30 at 12:25
Stewart
3187
If you are wearing jeans and brush up against a thorn bush, the fabric may be damaged by a thorn hooking on the fabric and pulling one or more threads away from the surface of the fabric, leaving a small exposed loop of thread extruding from the cloth.
Among my family we use the term "pick" to refer to instances of this kind of damage (e.g., "my pants have a few picks in them after falling into that thorn bush"), but I do not see this usage covered in any online dictionaries.
Is there another word for this, or are the dictionaries missing a definition?
I am not looking for words that describe rips or tears. It is specifically the kind of damage described above, where one or more loops of thread are pulled.
vocabulary
vocabulary
asked Nov 30 at 12:25
Stewart
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asked Nov 30 at 12:25
Stewart
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edited Nov 30 at 17:13
asked Nov 30 at 12:25
Stewart
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asked Nov 30 at 12:25
Stewart
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asked Nov 30 at 12:25
Stewart
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closed as primarily opinion-based by MetaEd♦ Nov 30 at 15:42
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by MetaEd♦ Nov 30 at 15:42
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
A word or phrase request can easily attract a long list of answers when it’s too subjective – more of a poll or request for ideas. Unfortunately neither are a good fit for the Stack Exchange model. A Stack Exchange question is objective and specific enough that it has a clearly “right” answer. See: “Real questions have answers, not items or ideas or opinions”, “Single word requests, crosswords, and the fight against mediocrity”.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 15:43
If possible, add more details of research you’ve done, especially solutions you’ve already rejected, and why. Include the desired connotation, register (formality), part of speech, and context in which it is to be used, and provide the exact enclosing sentence or passage. If this is not possible because you really do have a subjective question, a welcoming place to ask for advice is our English Language & Usage Chat.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 15:43
Pick might be the 'right' word! See apparelsearch.com/education/measurements/textiles/fabrics/…
– Bobbi Bennett
Nov 30 at 19:31
1
Well, it's way less opinionated in a sweatshop--picks, snags, pulls, etc.--the difference matters...unless you don't mind paying full retail for a garment with a telltale line running through it. Anyway, I would say that a pick is smaller than a snag; it's harder to see, but it's usually easier to fix (e.g. work a tiny loop back into the fabric), and vice versa, a snag is easier to see, but it's usually harder to fix. BTW, denim is not fun to work with; soft loops break easily. Turn the jeans inside out, and let the washing machine handle the snags ('prewash' them out if possible).
– KannE
Nov 30 at 21:08
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A word or phrase request can easily attract a long list of answers when it’s too subjective – more of a poll or request for ideas. Unfortunately neither are a good fit for the Stack Exchange model. A Stack Exchange question is objective and specific enough that it has a clearly “right” answer. See: “Real questions have answers, not items or ideas or opinions”, “Single word requests, crosswords, and the fight against mediocrity”.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 15:43
If possible, add more details of research you’ve done, especially solutions you’ve already rejected, and why. Include the desired connotation, register (formality), part of speech, and context in which it is to be used, and provide the exact enclosing sentence or passage. If this is not possible because you really do have a subjective question, a welcoming place to ask for advice is our English Language & Usage Chat.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 15:43
Pick might be the 'right' word! See apparelsearch.com/education/measurements/textiles/fabrics/…
– Bobbi Bennett
Nov 30 at 19:31
1
Well, it's way less opinionated in a sweatshop--picks, snags, pulls, etc.--the difference matters...unless you don't mind paying full retail for a garment with a telltale line running through it. Anyway, I would say that a pick is smaller than a snag; it's harder to see, but it's usually easier to fix (e.g. work a tiny loop back into the fabric), and vice versa, a snag is easier to see, but it's usually harder to fix. BTW, denim is not fun to work with; soft loops break easily. Turn the jeans inside out, and let the washing machine handle the snags ('prewash' them out if possible).
– KannE
Nov 30 at 21:08
A word or phrase request can easily attract a long list of answers when it’s too subjective – more of a poll or request for ideas. Unfortunately neither are a good fit for the Stack Exchange model. A Stack Exchange question is objective and specific enough that it has a clearly “right” answer. See: “Real questions have answers, not items or ideas or opinions”, “Single word requests, crosswords, and the fight against mediocrity”.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 15:43
A word or phrase request can easily attract a long list of answers when it’s too subjective – more of a poll or request for ideas. Unfortunately neither are a good fit for the Stack Exchange model. A Stack Exchange question is objective and specific enough that it has a clearly “right” answer. See: “Real questions have answers, not items or ideas or opinions”, “Single word requests, crosswords, and the fight against mediocrity”.
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Nov 30 at 15:43
If possible, add more details of research you’ve done, especially solutions you’ve already rejected, and why. Include the desired connotation, register (formality), part of speech, and context in which it is to be used, and provide the exact enclosing sentence or passage. If this is not possible because you really do have a subjective question, a welcoming place to ask for advice is our English Language & Usage Chat.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 15:43
If possible, add more details of research you’ve done, especially solutions you’ve already rejected, and why. Include the desired connotation, register (formality), part of speech, and context in which it is to be used, and provide the exact enclosing sentence or passage. If this is not possible because you really do have a subjective question, a welcoming place to ask for advice is our English Language & Usage Chat.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 15:43
Pick might be the 'right' word! See apparelsearch.com/education/measurements/textiles/fabrics/…
– Bobbi Bennett
Nov 30 at 19:31
Pick might be the 'right' word! See apparelsearch.com/education/measurements/textiles/fabrics/…
– Bobbi Bennett
Nov 30 at 19:31
1
1
Well, it's way less opinionated in a sweatshop--picks, snags, pulls, etc.--the difference matters...unless you don't mind paying full retail for a garment with a telltale line running through it. Anyway, I would say that a pick is smaller than a snag; it's harder to see, but it's usually easier to fix (e.g. work a tiny loop back into the fabric), and vice versa, a snag is easier to see, but it's usually harder to fix. BTW, denim is not fun to work with; soft loops break easily. Turn the jeans inside out, and let the washing machine handle the snags ('prewash' them out if possible).
– KannE
Nov 30 at 21:08
Well, it's way less opinionated in a sweatshop--picks, snags, pulls, etc.--the difference matters...unless you don't mind paying full retail for a garment with a telltale line running through it. Anyway, I would say that a pick is smaller than a snag; it's harder to see, but it's usually easier to fix (e.g. work a tiny loop back into the fabric), and vice versa, a snag is easier to see, but it's usually harder to fix. BTW, denim is not fun to work with; soft loops break easily. Turn the jeans inside out, and let the washing machine handle the snags ('prewash' them out if possible).
– KannE
Nov 30 at 21:08
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The word you're looking for is 'snag' (either the verb 'to snag', or as a noun, 'a snag').
The Cambridge Online Dictionary describes the verb:
If you snag something, it becomes caught on a sharp object and tears
(eg 'be careful not to snag your sweater on the rose bushes').
The noun is:
a tear, hole, or loose fiber in a piece of clothing or cloth caused by
a sharp or rough object.
It can also be used for a pulled thread or stitch, rather than for a hole or rip. A US example of this use is on the Martha Stewart website, where it says:
Don't Panic! Here's How to Fix a Snagged Thread
answered Nov 30 at 12:57
Kiloran_speaking
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That definition would work, although the word I'm looking for is specifically for the case of a "loose fiber", and not a hole or tear.
– Stewart
Nov 30 at 13:01
Upvote on snag some people call it simply loop meaning a "snagged " q.v.loop
– KJO
Nov 30 at 13:02
2
@Stewart: I've just amended my answer to give an example of it being used in exactly the way you describe.
– Kiloran_speaking
Nov 30 at 13:08
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Kiloran_speaking has given the best term most people would refer to the loop or a loose thread on clothing as a snagged loop or snagged tread, however to allow for those that use the alternative term. The two are often synonymous
I am offering "pull" or "pulled loop" or pulled thread as used here
"a snag is just a pulled loop in the knitted pattern"
answered Nov 30 at 13:30
KJO
2,499316
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In my family we call it a 'loose thread'.
Edited to clarify: This is what this type of damage is referred to, due to the result. It is called this when it is damaged by this method, or by another method.
answered Nov 30 at 13:59
Bethany
1212
There can be many other reasons for loose threads, though, including regular wear and tear.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
Nov 30 at 14:13
Despite the fact that this damage can be caused by other methods, it would still be called 'loose thread' in the OP's thorn example. Edited to clarify.
– Bethany
Nov 30 at 14:31
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"Pierced", Such as "I pierced my clothing or pierced my skin." "I pierced the toast."
https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/pierce
answered Nov 30 at 14:45
Meridith Lee KC
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The word you're looking for is 'snag' (either the verb 'to snag', or as a noun, 'a snag').
The Cambridge Online Dictionary describes the verb:
If you snag something, it becomes caught on a sharp object and tears
(eg 'be careful not to snag your sweater on the rose bushes').
The noun is:
a tear, hole, or loose fiber in a piece of clothing or cloth caused by
a sharp or rough object.
It can also be used for a pulled thread or stitch, rather than for a hole or rip. A US example of this use is on the Martha Stewart website, where it says:
Don't Panic! Here's How to Fix a Snagged Thread
answered Nov 30 at 12:57
Kiloran_speaking
2,126713
That definition would work, although the word I'm looking for is specifically for the case of a "loose fiber", and not a hole or tear.
– Stewart
Nov 30 at 13:01
Upvote on snag some people call it simply loop meaning a "snagged " q.v.loop
– KJO
Nov 30 at 13:02
2
@Stewart: I've just amended my answer to give an example of it being used in exactly the way you describe.
– Kiloran_speaking
Nov 30 at 13:08
add a comment |
The word you're looking for is 'snag' (either the verb 'to snag', or as a noun, 'a snag').
The Cambridge Online Dictionary describes the verb:
If you snag something, it becomes caught on a sharp object and tears
(eg 'be careful not to snag your sweater on the rose bushes').
The noun is:
a tear, hole, or loose fiber in a piece of clothing or cloth caused by
a sharp or rough object.
It can also be used for a pulled thread or stitch, rather than for a hole or rip. A US example of this use is on the Martha Stewart website, where it says:
Don't Panic! Here's How to Fix a Snagged Thread
answered Nov 30 at 12:57
Kiloran_speaking
2,126713
That definition would work, although the word I'm looking for is specifically for the case of a "loose fiber", and not a hole or tear.
– Stewart
Nov 30 at 13:01
Upvote on snag some people call it simply loop meaning a "snagged " q.v.loop
– KJO
Nov 30 at 13:02
2
@Stewart: I've just amended my answer to give an example of it being used in exactly the way you describe.
– Kiloran_speaking
Nov 30 at 13:08
add a comment |
The word you're looking for is 'snag' (either the verb 'to snag', or as a noun, 'a snag').
The Cambridge Online Dictionary describes the verb:
If you snag something, it becomes caught on a sharp object and tears
(eg 'be careful not to snag your sweater on the rose bushes').
The noun is:
a tear, hole, or loose fiber in a piece of clothing or cloth caused by
a sharp or rough object.
It can also be used for a pulled thread or stitch, rather than for a hole or rip. A US example of this use is on the Martha Stewart website, where it says:
Don't Panic! Here's How to Fix a Snagged Thread
answered Nov 30 at 12:57
Kiloran_speaking
2,126713
The word you're looking for is 'snag' (either the verb 'to snag', or as a noun, 'a snag').
The Cambridge Online Dictionary describes the verb:
If you snag something, it becomes caught on a sharp object and tears
(eg 'be careful not to snag your sweater on the rose bushes').
The noun is:
a tear, hole, or loose fiber in a piece of clothing or cloth caused by
a sharp or rough object.
It can also be used for a pulled thread or stitch, rather than for a hole or rip. A US example of this use is on the Martha Stewart website, where it says:
Don't Panic! Here's How to Fix a Snagged Thread
answered Nov 30 at 12:57
Kiloran_speaking
2,126713
edited Nov 30 at 22:01
answered Nov 30 at 12:57
Kiloran_speaking
2,126713
answered Nov 30 at 12:57
Kiloran_speaking
2,126713
answered Nov 30 at 12:57
Kiloran_speaking
2,126713
2,126713
That definition would work, although the word I'm looking for is specifically for the case of a "loose fiber", and not a hole or tear.
– Stewart
Nov 30 at 13:01
Upvote on snag some people call it simply loop meaning a "snagged " q.v.loop
– KJO
Nov 30 at 13:02
2
@Stewart: I've just amended my answer to give an example of it being used in exactly the way you describe.
– Kiloran_speaking
Nov 30 at 13:08
add a comment |
That definition would work, although the word I'm looking for is specifically for the case of a "loose fiber", and not a hole or tear.
– Stewart
Nov 30 at 13:01
Upvote on snag some people call it simply loop meaning a "snagged " q.v.loop
– KJO
Nov 30 at 13:02
2
@Stewart: I've just amended my answer to give an example of it being used in exactly the way you describe.
– Kiloran_speaking
Nov 30 at 13:08
That definition would work, although the word I'm looking for is specifically for the case of a "loose fiber", and not a hole or tear.
– Stewart
Nov 30 at 13:01
That definition would work, although the word I'm looking for is specifically for the case of a "loose fiber", and not a hole or tear.
– Stewart
Nov 30 at 13:01
Upvote on snag some people call it simply loop meaning a "snagged " q.v.loop
– KJO
Nov 30 at 13:02
Upvote on snag some people call it simply loop meaning a "snagged " q.v.loop
– KJO
Nov 30 at 13:02
2
2
@Stewart: I've just amended my answer to give an example of it being used in exactly the way you describe.
– Kiloran_speaking
Nov 30 at 13:08
@Stewart: I've just amended my answer to give an example of it being used in exactly the way you describe.
– Kiloran_speaking
Nov 30 at 13:08
add a comment |
Kiloran_speaking has given the best term most people would refer to the loop or a loose thread on clothing as a snagged loop or snagged tread, however to allow for those that use the alternative term. The two are often synonymous
I am offering "pull" or "pulled loop" or pulled thread as used here
"a snag is just a pulled loop in the knitted pattern"
answered Nov 30 at 13:30
KJO
2,499316
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Kiloran_speaking has given the best term most people would refer to the loop or a loose thread on clothing as a snagged loop or snagged tread, however to allow for those that use the alternative term. The two are often synonymous
I am offering "pull" or "pulled loop" or pulled thread as used here
"a snag is just a pulled loop in the knitted pattern"
answered Nov 30 at 13:30
KJO
2,499316
add a comment |
Kiloran_speaking has given the best term most people would refer to the loop or a loose thread on clothing as a snagged loop or snagged tread, however to allow for those that use the alternative term. The two are often synonymous
I am offering "pull" or "pulled loop" or pulled thread as used here
"a snag is just a pulled loop in the knitted pattern"
answered Nov 30 at 13:30
KJO
2,499316
Kiloran_speaking has given the best term most people would refer to the loop or a loose thread on clothing as a snagged loop or snagged tread, however to allow for those that use the alternative term. The two are often synonymous
I am offering "pull" or "pulled loop" or pulled thread as used here
"a snag is just a pulled loop in the knitted pattern"
answered Nov 30 at 13:30
KJO
2,499316
edited Nov 30 at 14:02
answered Nov 30 at 13:30
KJO
2,499316
answered Nov 30 at 13:30
KJO
2,499316
answered Nov 30 at 13:30
KJO
2,499316
2,499316
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In my family we call it a 'loose thread'.
Edited to clarify: This is what this type of damage is referred to, due to the result. It is called this when it is damaged by this method, or by another method.
answered Nov 30 at 13:59
Bethany
1212
There can be many other reasons for loose threads, though, including regular wear and tear.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
Nov 30 at 14:13
Despite the fact that this damage can be caused by other methods, it would still be called 'loose thread' in the OP's thorn example. Edited to clarify.
– Bethany
Nov 30 at 14:31
add a comment |
In my family we call it a 'loose thread'.
Edited to clarify: This is what this type of damage is referred to, due to the result. It is called this when it is damaged by this method, or by another method.
answered Nov 30 at 13:59
Bethany
1212
There can be many other reasons for loose threads, though, including regular wear and tear.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
Nov 30 at 14:13
Despite the fact that this damage can be caused by other methods, it would still be called 'loose thread' in the OP's thorn example. Edited to clarify.
– Bethany
Nov 30 at 14:31
add a comment |
In my family we call it a 'loose thread'.
Edited to clarify: This is what this type of damage is referred to, due to the result. It is called this when it is damaged by this method, or by another method.
answered Nov 30 at 13:59
Bethany
1212
In my family we call it a 'loose thread'.
Edited to clarify: This is what this type of damage is referred to, due to the result. It is called this when it is damaged by this method, or by another method.
answered Nov 30 at 13:59
Bethany
1212
edited Nov 30 at 14:27
answered Nov 30 at 13:59
Bethany
1212
answered Nov 30 at 13:59
Bethany
1212
answered Nov 30 at 13:59
Bethany
1212
1212
There can be many other reasons for loose threads, though, including regular wear and tear.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
Nov 30 at 14:13
Despite the fact that this damage can be caused by other methods, it would still be called 'loose thread' in the OP's thorn example. Edited to clarify.
– Bethany
Nov 30 at 14:31
add a comment |
There can be many other reasons for loose threads, though, including regular wear and tear.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
Nov 30 at 14:13
Despite the fact that this damage can be caused by other methods, it would still be called 'loose thread' in the OP's thorn example. Edited to clarify.
– Bethany
Nov 30 at 14:31
There can be many other reasons for loose threads, though, including regular wear and tear.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
Nov 30 at 14:13
There can be many other reasons for loose threads, though, including regular wear and tear.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
Nov 30 at 14:13
Despite the fact that this damage can be caused by other methods, it would still be called 'loose thread' in the OP's thorn example. Edited to clarify.
– Bethany
Nov 30 at 14:31
Despite the fact that this damage can be caused by other methods, it would still be called 'loose thread' in the OP's thorn example. Edited to clarify.
– Bethany
Nov 30 at 14:31
add a comment |
"Pierced", Such as "I pierced my clothing or pierced my skin." "I pierced the toast."
https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/pierce
answered Nov 30 at 14:45
Meridith Lee KC
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Thank you for your effort. This question was flagged by the system, mainly because it's very short. A Stack Exchange answer is lengthy enough to show that it is right. It gives explanation and context. Whatever would make it the right answer, not just an idea or suggestion.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 15:59
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"Pierced", Such as "I pierced my clothing or pierced my skin." "I pierced the toast."
https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/pierce
answered Nov 30 at 14:45
Meridith Lee KC
11
Thank you for your effort. This question was flagged by the system, mainly because it's very short. A Stack Exchange answer is lengthy enough to show that it is right. It gives explanation and context. Whatever would make it the right answer, not just an idea or suggestion.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 15:59
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"Pierced", Such as "I pierced my clothing or pierced my skin." "I pierced the toast."
https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/pierce
answered Nov 30 at 14:45
Meridith Lee KC
11
"Pierced", Such as "I pierced my clothing or pierced my skin." "I pierced the toast."
https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/pierce
answered Nov 30 at 14:45
Meridith Lee KC
11
answered Nov 30 at 14:45
Meridith Lee KC
11
answered Nov 30 at 14:45
Meridith Lee KC
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answered Nov 30 at 14:45
Meridith Lee KC
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Thank you for your effort. This question was flagged by the system, mainly because it's very short. A Stack Exchange answer is lengthy enough to show that it is right. It gives explanation and context. Whatever would make it the right answer, not just an idea or suggestion.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 15:59
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Thank you for your effort. This question was flagged by the system, mainly because it's very short. A Stack Exchange answer is lengthy enough to show that it is right. It gives explanation and context. Whatever would make it the right answer, not just an idea or suggestion.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 15:59
Thank you for your effort. This question was flagged by the system, mainly because it's very short. A Stack Exchange answer is lengthy enough to show that it is right. It gives explanation and context. Whatever would make it the right answer, not just an idea or suggestion.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 15:59
Thank you for your effort. This question was flagged by the system, mainly because it's very short. A Stack Exchange answer is lengthy enough to show that it is right. It gives explanation and context. Whatever would make it the right answer, not just an idea or suggestion.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 15:59
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A word or phrase request can easily attract a long list of answers when it’s too subjective – more of a poll or request for ideas. Unfortunately neither are a good fit for the Stack Exchange model. A Stack Exchange question is objective and specific enough that it has a clearly “right” answer. See: “Real questions have answers, not items or ideas or opinions”, “Single word requests, crosswords, and the fight against mediocrity”.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 15:43
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– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 15:43
Pick might be the 'right' word! See apparelsearch.com/education/measurements/textiles/fabrics/…
– Bobbi Bennett
Nov 30 at 19:31
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Well, it's way less opinionated in a sweatshop--picks, snags, pulls, etc.--the difference matters...unless you don't mind paying full retail for a garment with a telltale line running through it. Anyway, I would say that a pick is smaller than a snag; it's harder to see, but it's usually easier to fix (e.g. work a tiny loop back into the fabric), and vice versa, a snag is easier to see, but it's usually harder to fix. BTW, denim is not fun to work with; soft loops break easily. Turn the jeans inside out, and let the washing machine handle the snags ('prewash' them out if possible).
– KannE
Nov 30 at 21:08