cardar

to card

cardar

transitive verb

1. (to process a fabric)

a. to card

Cardamos la lana a mano, y así logramos una hebra más suave que la producida en el molino de cardado.

We card the wool by hand , thus making a softer yarn than that produced by the carding mill.

2. (to remove fibers)

a. to remove the pilling

Esta escobilla es ideal para cardar artículos de cachemira.

This brush is ideal to remove the pilling of cashmere items.

3. (to comb one's hair backwards)

a. to backcomb

Para un verdadero look propio de los años 80, carda tu cabello para darle más volumen.

To get a real 80s look, backcomb your hair to create more volume.

b. to tease

Cardar tu pelo frecuentemente puede dañarlo.

Teasing your hair often can damage it.