warpwise

[ wawrp-wahyz ]

adverbTextiles.
  1. in a vertical direction; at right angles to the filling; lengthwise.

Origin of warpwise

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How to use warpwise in a sentence

  • The overall measurements of the torn rectangular fragment are 17 inches warpwise by 30 inches weftwise.

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