weft

UK
/wɛft/
US
/wɛft/

Translations

weftnoun
wefts
pl
UK
/wɛft/
US
/wɛft/
The weft is woven through the warp threads.
Уток вплетается через нити основы.
weftadjective
UK
/wɛft/
US
/wɛft/
Used attributively to describe things relating to or characterized by the weft, e.g., "weft knitting".

Definitions

weftnoun
The crosswise threads or yarns interlaced through the warp to create fabric in weaving.
In plain weaving, each pick of the weft passes alternately over and under successive warp threads.
A strip or bundle of human or synthetic hair sewn along one edge, used for wigs or hair extensions.
The stylist stitched a blonde weft into the client’s braid for extra volume.
weftadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the weft; crosswise in direction.
Weft knitting machines produce fabrics that are naturally stretchable.