- high-warp loom
- nouna handloom in which the warp is carried vertically; for weaving tapestry• Hypernyms: ↑handloom
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
warp — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wearp; akin to Old High German warf warp, Old English weorpan to throw, Old Norse verpa Date: before 12th century 1. a. a series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft b … New Collegiate Dictionary
handloom — noun a loom powered by hand • Hypernyms: ↑loom • Hyponyms: ↑high warp loom, ↑low warp loom * * * ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun : any of various looms or weaving devices operated wholly or partly by hand or foot power * * * /hand loohm /, n. a loom oper … Useful english dictionary
tapestry — tapestrylike, adj. /tap euh stree/, n., pl. tapestries, v., tapestried, tapestrying. n. 1. a fabric consisting of a warp upon which colored threads are woven by hand to produce a design, often pictorial, used for wall hangings, furniture… … Universalium
textile — /teks tuyl, til/, n. 1. any cloth or goods produced by weaving, knitting, or felting. 2. a material, as a fiber or yarn, used in or suitable for weaving: Glass can be used as a textile. adj. 3. woven or capable of being woven: textile fabrics. 4 … Universalium
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