Definition of warp

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Warp (v.) The state of being warped or twisted; as, the warp of a board..

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Unwarped :: Unwarped (a.) Not warped; hence, not biased; impartial..
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..
Warp :: Warp (v.) The threads which are extended lengthwise in the loom, and crossed by the woof..
Bier :: Bier (n.) A count of forty threads in the warp or chain of woolen cloth.
Cast :: Cast (n.) Four; that is, as many as are thrown into a vessel at once in counting herrings, etc; a warp..
Twist :: Twist (n.) One of the threads of a warp, -- usually more tightly twisted than the filling..
Harness :: Harness (n.) The part of a loom comprising the heddles, with their means of support and motion, by which the threads of the warp are alternately raised and depressed for the passage of the shuttle..
Heddle :: Heddle (v. t.) To draw (the warp thread) through the heddle-eyes, in weaving..
Unprejudiced :: Unprejudiced (a.) Not warped or biased by prejudice; as, an unprejudiced judgment..
Shuttle :: Shuttle (n.) An instrument used in weaving for passing or shooting the thread of the woof from one side of the cloth to the other between the threads of the warp.
Warping :: Warping (n.) The art or occupation of preparing warp or webs for the weaver.
Warped :: Warped (imp. & p. p.) of War.
Cleat :: Cleat (n.) A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc..
Warp :: Warp (v. t.) To cast prematurely, as young; -- said of cattle, sheep, etc..
Card :: Card (n.) A perforated pasteboard or sheet-metal plate for warp threads, making part of the Jacquard apparatus of a loom. See Jacquard..
Warping :: Warping (n.) The act or process of one who, or that which, warps..
Warproof :: Warproof (n.) Valor tried by war.
Warp :: Warp (v. i.) to turn or incline from a straight, true, or proper course; to deviate; to swerve..
Mouldwarp :: Mouldwarp (n.) See Mole the animal.
Warpage :: Warpage (n.) The act of warping; also, a charge per ton made on shipping in some harbors..
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