pul
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.40 in modern English
5
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Abbreviation of polyurethane laminate (“a durable waterproof, machine-washable laminated fabric consisting of cloth and polyurethane”).
noun
Acronym of Protestant, Unionist, Loyalist; a member of the eponymous community in Northern Ireland.
British usage
Example Sentences
- "Today's options are much more comfortable to wear and touch. Cloth diaper covers can be polyurethane laminate (PUL) over cotton or polyester, nylon, wool or fleece."
- "PUL is waterproof and yet can withstand the heat of the dryer, wool is breathable yet fairly waterproof and antimicrobial, hemp and bamboo are absorbent and have some antimicrobial properties."
- "PUL is a slippery material and is not very easy to sew. Using a dual feed will simplify the sewing process. You can also use a Teflon presser foot, which reduces the slippery aspect. Alternatively, place a sheet of tracing paper between the PUL and the presser foot."
- "The Good Friday Agreement of 1998 brought an end to much of the violence, but it's still a long road to true integration and reconciliation between the Catholic nationalists and PUL community."
Etymology
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: پول
Usage
- British usage