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abb.

A type of yarn for the warp.

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/æb/General-American
  1. A type of yarn for the warp.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A rough wool from the inferior parts of the fleece, used for the woof or weft.

    countable · uncountable
  3. A filling pick used in weaving.

    UK · countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English ab, abbe, from Old English āweb, āb, ōweb, from away + web (“warp thread”).

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