Teasel \Tea"sel\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Teaseled}or {Teaselled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Teaseling} or {Teaselling}.] To subject, as woolen cloth, to the action of teasels, or any substitute for them which has an effect to raise a nap. Teaseling \Tea"sel*ing\, n. The cutting and gathering of teasels; the use of teasels. [Written also {teaselling}, {teazling}.]