Weft

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(1) Threads widthways in a fabric as woven.

(2) Yarn intended for use as in (1).

see also pickwarp

also termed woof, shute, shoot, filler (USA )

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The set of threads which crosses the warp at right angles. Depending on the use, there may be more than one weft used: ground weft, pattern weft, etc.

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