noun
woof
The crosswise threads in woven fabric.
The blue woof crosses the white warp in this fabric.
Etymology
The older weaving term names the threads carried across the warp. Modern woof preserves that crosswise component of woven fabric.
More examples
- She uses red yarn for the woof.
- The woof runs from side to side across the loom.
- A broken thread in the woof leaves a small gap.
Forms
woof · woofs
warp noun — The lengthwise threads in woven fabric.