Warping
Warp·ing
Warping
n.
- The act or process of one who, or that which, warps.
- 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.