Weft
(noun)
The threads that are woven horizontally across the warp to create a fabric.
Origin:
Old english weft, of germanic origin; related to dutch weef "weave" and german weber "weaver".
Examples:
- The weft threads were inserted into the warp using a shuttle.
- The weft of the fabric was made from a different material than the warp.
- The weft created the pattern in the fabric.
- The weft was tightly packed to create a dense and strong fabric.
- The weft was the horizontal threads in the fabric, as opposed to the vertical warp threads.