Woold \Woold\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Woolded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Woolding}.] [D. woelen, bewoelen; akin to G. wuhlen, bewuhlen. [root]146.] (Naut.) To wind, or wrap; especially, to wind a rope round, as a mast or yard made of two or more pieces, at the place where it has been fished or scarfed, in order to strengthen it.