English Dictionary

dye in the wool

動詞

To dye woolen fibers before they are spun into thread.

日本語の意味

糸に紡がれる前の羊毛（ウール）繊維を染色する

Every spring, the artisan and her apprentices dye in the wool before spinning to ensure even color.

毎年春、職人とその弟子たちは糸に紡ぐ前に羊毛の繊維を染めて、色むらが出ないようにしています。

意味（1）

To dye woolen fibers before they are spun into thread.

The circumstance mentioned in the last two lines shows that it was usual to dye in the wool, as is sometimes done in England.

dyes in the wool （ present singular third-person ）

dyeing in the wool （ participle present ）

dyed in the wool （ participle past ）

dyed in the wool （ past ）