01 n. The act or process of one who, or that which, warps.
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1.
The act or process of one who, or that which, warps.
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2.
The art or occupation of preparing warp or webs for the weaver.
Phrases & compounds
Warping bank —
a bank of earth raised round a field to retain water let in for the purpose of enriching land.
Warping hook —
a hook used by rope makers for hanging the yarn on, when warping it into hauls for tarring.
Warping mill —
a machine for warping yarn.
Warping penny —
money, varying according to the length of the thread, paid to the weaver by the spinner on laying the warp.
Warping post —
a strong post used in warping rope-yarn.