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Reed :: Reed (n.) A frame having parallel flat stripe of metal or reed, between which the warp threads pass, set in the swinging lathe or batten of a loom for beating up the weft; a sley. See Batten..

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.

Stamen :: Stamen (n.) A thread; especially, a warp thread..

Renter :: Renter (v. t.) To restore the original design of, by working in new warp; -- said with reference to tapestry..

Heddling :: Heddling (vb. n.) The act of drawing the warp threads through the heddle-eyes of a weaver's harness; the harness itself.

Warpath :: Warpath (n.) The route taken by a party of Indians going on a warlike expedition.

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

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

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..

Cassinette :: Cassinette (n.) A cloth with a cotton warp, and a woof of very fine wool, or wool and silk..

Heddle :: Heddle (v. t.) To draw (the warp thread) through the heddle-eyes, in weaving..

Helicoid :: Helicoid (n.) A warped surface which may be generated by a straight line moving in such a manner that every point of the line shall have a uniform motion in the direction of another fixed straight line, and at the same time a uniform angular motion about it..

Warp :: Warp (v. t.) To cast prematurely, as young; -- said of cattle, sheep, etc..

Molewarp :: Molewarp (n.) See Moldwarp.

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

Cram :: Cram (n.) A warp having more than two threads passing through each dent or split of the reed.

Bobbin :: Bobbin (n.) A spool or reel of various material and construction, with a head at one or both ends, and sometimes with a hole bored through its length by which it may be placed on a spindle or pivot. It is used to hold yarn or thread, as in spinning or warping machines, looms, sewing machines, etc..

Separator :: Separator (n.) An instrument used for spreading apart the threads of the warp in the loom, etc..

Swaddle :: Swaddle (v. t.) To bind as with a bandage; to bind or warp tightly with clothes; to swathe; -- used esp. of infants; as, to swaddle a baby..

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