warping

The act or process of one who, or that which, warps.

The art or occupation of preparing warp or webs for the weaver.

a bank of earth raised round a field to retain water let in for the purpose of enriching land.

a hook used by rope makers for hanging the yarn on, when warping it into hauls for tarring.

a machine for warping yarn.

money, varying according to the length of the thread, paid to the weaver by the spinner on laying the warp.

a strong post used in warping rope-yarn.

Present participle of warp.

An action or motion that warps or twists.

the deformation of the Earth’s crust over a large area