weft

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Holding a heddle rod to separate the warp threads, she draws the continuous horizontal weft thread in and out of one or more warp threads.

From Scientific American • Sep. 15, 2022

They were dappled, like the hues in nature, thanks to the unique weave of the textured and irregular fabric weft.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2022

The painting obeys the right-angled grid of the loom’s warp and weft.

From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2021

Edmonds isn’t flag-waving; instead, she’s visually weaving the warp and weft of a painted textile for contemplation.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2021

Shuttles holding the weft thread hurtled themselves like beasts of prey through the tall forests of warp threads, and beaters slammed the threads tightly into place.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson