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Warp and weft

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warp and woofnounThe threads in a woven fabric, composed of the warp (threads running lengthwise) and woof (threads running crosswise) to create the texture of the fabric.
warpnoun(uncountable) The state, quality, or condition of being twisted, physically or mentally:
weftnoun(weaving) The horizontal threads that are interlaced through the warp in a woven fabric.
woofnoun(weaving) The set of yarns carried by the shuttle of a loom which are placed crosswise at right angles to and interlaced with the warp; the weft.
warp lacenounLace having a warp crossed by weft threads.
warp knitnounA knit fabric in which intermeshing loops are positioned in warp, or lengthwise, direction. The fabric has a flatter, closer, less elastic structure than most welt knits and is run-resistant.
warp endnounAn individual warp thread in a fabric.
wovenverbFabricated by weaving.
evenweavenounAlternative spelling of even-weave. [A fabric used for embroidery whose warp and weft are the same size.]
abb-woolnoun(weaving) Wool used to make yarn for the warp.
warp knittingnounA method of knitting in which the yarn zigzags along the length of the fabric, following adjacent columns ("wales") of knitting, rather than a single row ("course").
weavenounA type or way of weaving.
tweelnoun(Scotland) Alternative form of twill. [(weaving) A pattern, characterised by diagonal ridges, created by the regular interlacing of threads of the warp and weft during weaving.]
flatweavenoun(chiefly attributive) A kind of carpet created by interlocking warp (vertical) and weft (horizontal) threads.
weavernounA person who weaves; especially, one who weaves cloth for a living.
chainnounA series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.
warpingnounAn action or motion that warps or twists.
reppnounA surname.
biasnoun(countable, uncountable) Inclination towards something.
selvagenoun(weaving) The edge of a woven fabric, where the weft (side-to-side) threads run around the warp (top to bottom) threads, creating a finished edge.

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