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:

  1. The weft threads were inserted into the warp using a shuttle.
  2. The weft of the fabric was made from a different material than the warp.
  3. The weft created the pattern in the fabric.
  4. The weft was tightly packed to create a dense and strong fabric.
  5. The weft was the horizontal threads in the fabric, as opposed to the vertical warp threads.
Some random words: lacework, warlord, pipette