warpwise

adj

Etymology

From warp + -wise.

  1. derived from *werb-
  2. inherited from *werpaną
  3. inherited from *werpan
  4. inherited from weorpan
  5. inherited from werpen
  6. suffixed as warpwise — “warp + wise

Definitions

  1. In the orientation of the warp in woven yarn.

    • a warpwise striped pattern
    • You may weave those structures in warpwise stripes but not create the checkerboard.
    • Using a thin tapestry needle, weave the warp tails back into the fabric in a warpwise direction and trim off the excess.

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