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Warp :: Warp (v. t.) To arrange (yarns) on a warp beam.

Molewarp :: Molewarp (n.) See Moldwarp.

Heddle-eye :: Heddle-eye (n.) The eye or loop formed in each heddle to receive a warp thread.

Raddle :: Raddle (n.) An instrument consisting of a wooden bar, with a row of upright pegs set in it, used by domestic weavers to keep the warp of a proper width, and prevent tangling when it is wound upon the beam of the loom..

Stripe :: Stripe (n.) A pattern produced by arranging the warp threads in sets of alternating colors, or in sets presenting some other contrast of appearance..

Warping :: Warping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of War.

Warp :: Warp (v. i.) To cast the young prematurely; to slink; -- said of cattle, sheep, etc..

Heddle :: Heddle (n.) One of the sets of parallel doubled threads which, with mounting, compose the harness employed to guide the warp threads to the lathe or batten in a loom..

Warp :: Warp (v.) The threads which are extended lengthwise in the loom, and crossed by the woof..

Cretonne :: Cretonne (n.) A strong white fabric with warp of hemp and weft of flax.

Unwarp :: Unwarp (v. t.) To restore from a warped state; to cause to be linger warped.

Warp :: Warp (v. t.) To weave; to fabricate.

Trawlwarp :: Trawlwarp (n.) A rope passing through a block, used in managing or dragging a trawlnet..

Warp :: Warp (v. i.) to turn or incline from a straight, true, or proper course; to deviate; to swerve..

Warper :: Warper (n.) One who, or that which, warps or twists out of shape..

Two-ply :: Two-ply (a.) Woven double, as cloth or carpeting, by incorporating two sets of warp thread and two of weft..

Let-off :: Let-off (n.) A device for letting off, releasing, or giving forth, as the warp from the cylinder of a loom..

Beam :: Beam (n.) A cylinder of wood, making part of a loom, on which weavers wind the warp before weaving; also, the cylinder on which the cloth is rolled, as it is woven; one being called the fore beam, the other the back beam..

Slasher :: Slasher (n.) A machine for applying size to warp yarns.

Warp :: Warp (v. t.) To run off the reel into hauls to be tarred, as yarns..

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