For Warp we have terms and definitions in 10 topics. The topics are Carpet, Construction, Doors, Furniture, International Economics, Pirate, Poetry, Rugs, Textiles and Wood.

Warp (Carpet)

A weaving term for yarns in woven fabrics and carpets which run in the machine direction (or lengthwise). Warp yarns are usually delivered to a weaving loom from a beam mounted behind the loom. Woven carpets usually have three sets of warp yarns, which may be wound on three loom beams. These include stuffer warp for lengthwise strength and stiffness, pile warp which forms the carpet surface tufts, and chain warp which interlaces with fill yarn to lock the structure together.

Warp (Construction)

Any change from a true or plane surface. Warping includes bow, crook, cup, and twist.

Warp (Doors)

Any distortion in the plane of a door itself and not its relationship to the frame or jamb in which it is to be hung. Warp includes bow, cup, and twist: Bow: A flatwise deviation from a straight line drawn from top to bottom; a curvature along the width of the door.

Warp (Furniture)

1) The bulging or twisting of wood due to uneven changes in moisture content.
2) Threads which run lengthwise across the weave of a fabric.

Warp (International Economics)

Weak axiom of revealed preference.

Warp (Pirate)

To move (a vessel) by hauling on a line that is fastened to or around a piling, anchor, or pier.

Warp (Poetry)

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Warp (Rugs)

Beginning part of a rug where wool, cotton or silk strands are attached to a Loom vertically, following the length of a rug. Comprising the structure, parallel wrap yarns run the length of the rug and are interlaced with wefts.

Warp (Textiles)

Yarns which run along the length of a fabric.

Warp (Wood)

Any deviation from a true or plane surface. Warp includes bow, crook, cup and twist, and any combination of these.

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