high-warp

high-warp
\\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective
: having the warp threads hung or strung vertically

high-warp tapestry

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high-warp «HY WRP», adjective.
having a vertically strung warp: »

a tapestry with a high-warp weave.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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