1. plural of carder; people or machines that card fibers (such as wool or cotton) to prepare them for spinning
Usage: textile industry term
2. plural of carder; tools or devices with wire teeth used to comb and align fibers
Usage: textile industry term

Examples

• The textile mill employed several skilled carders who prepared the wool for the spinners.
• Modern carders use mechanical processes to align cotton fibers efficiently.
• Hand carders are still used by some artisanal fiber artists.
• The carders worked to remove tangles and impurities from the raw wool.
• Industrial carders can process large quantities of fiber in a single day.