Definition of warp

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

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Detortion :: Detortion (n.) The act of detorting, or the state of being detorted; a twisting or warping..
Guess Rope :: Guess rope () A guess warp.
Shed :: Shed (n.) The passageway between the threads of the warp through which the shuttle is thrown, having a sloping top and bottom made by raising and lowering the alternate threads..
Griff :: Griff (n.) An arrangement of parallel bars for lifting the hooked wires which raise the warp threads in a loom for weaving figured goods.
Cassinette :: Cassinette (n.) A cloth with a cotton warp, and a woof of very fine wool, or wool and silk..
Picker :: Picker (n.) The piece in a loom which strikes the end of the shuttle, and impels it through the warp..
Warpath :: Warpath (n.) The route taken by a party of Indians going on a warlike expedition.
Warper :: Warper (n.) One who, or that which, warps or twists out of shape..
Moldwarp :: Moldwarp (n.) Alt. of Mouldwar.
Warp :: Warp (v. i.) To wind yarn off bobbins for forming the warp of a web; to wind a warp on a warp beam.
Renter :: Renter (v. t.) To restore the original design of, by working in new warp; -- said with reference to tapestry..
Cram :: Cram (n.) A warp having more than two threads passing through each dent or split of the reed.
Unwarp :: Unwarp (v. t.) To restore from a warped state; to cause to be linger warped.
Cretonne :: Cretonne (n.) A fabric with cotton warp and woolen weft.
Lathe :: Lathe (n.) The movable swing frame of a loom, carrying the reed for separating the warp threads and beating up the weft; -- called also lay and batten..
Lea :: Lea (n.) A set of warp threads carried by a loop of the heddle.
Sway :: Sway (v. i.) To cause to incline or swing to one side, or backward and forward; to bias; to turn; to bend; warp; as, reeds swayed by wind; judgment swayed by passion..
Cast :: Cast (v. i.) To warp; to become twisted out of shape.
Let-off :: Let-off (n.) A device for letting off, releasing, or giving forth, as the warp from the cylinder of a loom..
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..
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