Weft

Pronunciation: /wɛft/

Weft (noun)

  1. The horizontal threads in woven cloth, passing over and under the vertical threads to form the fabric.
  2. The direction of the horizontal threads in a woven material, used when describing how the cloth will stretch or hang.

Examples

  • The weft forms fabric thread rows across the loom.
  • Weft lines help create a smooth, even fabric surface.