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Warp

Scope note

Use for the longitudinal strands of a woven textile, which are stretched on the loom before weaving begins, especially for the aggregate of such strands. Specifically for individual strands of warp, prefer "ends (warp)."

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Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

3000227930

Broader Terms used

<textile components>

Term used for

chain

Created

13yrs ago

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