Heald

Pronunciation: /ˈhiːld/

Heald (noun)

  1. A wire or cord in a loom that lifts and lowers threads during weaving.

Examples

  • The weaver adjusted the heald to change the pattern.
  • A broken heald can disrupt the weaving process.

Common collocations: adjust the heald, replace the heald, heald frame

Synonyms of Heald

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