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Lea :: Lea (n.) A set of warp threads carried by a loop of the heddle.

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..

Moldwarp :: Moldwarp (n.) Alt. of Mouldwar.

Card :: Card (n.) A perforated pasteboard or sheet-metal plate for warp threads, making part of the Jacquard apparatus of a loom. See Jacquard..

Cleat :: Cleat (n.) A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc..

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

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

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..

Guess Warp :: Guess warp () A rope or hawser by which a vessel is towed or warped along; -- so called because it is necessary to guess at the length to be carried in the boat making the attachment to a distant object.

Pace :: Pace (n.) A device in a loom, to maintain tension on the warp in pacing the web..

Warp :: Warp (v. t.) To let the tide or other water in upon (lowlying land), for the purpose of fertilization, by a deposit of warp, or slimy substance..

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..

Picker :: Picker (n.) The piece in a loom which strikes the end of the shuttle, and impels it through the warp..

Gauche :: Gauche (n.) Winding; twisted; warped; -- applied to curves and surfaces.

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

Cast :: Cast (v. i.) To warp; to become twisted out of shape.

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

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

Leash :: Leash (n.) A string with a loop at the end for lifting warp threads, in a loom..

Warp :: Warp (v.) A rope used in hauling or moving a vessel, usually with one end attached to an anchor, a post, or other fixed object; a towing line; a warping hawser..

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