Warp"ing, n.

1.

The act or process of one who, or that which, warps.

2.

The art or occupation of preparing warp or webs for the weaver.

Craig.

[Warping bank], a bank of earth raised round a field to retain water let in for the purpose of enriching land. Craig. -- [Warping hook], a hook used by rope makers for hanging the yarn on, when warping it into hauls for tarring. -- [Warping mill], a machine for warping yarn. -- [Warping penny], money, varying according to the length of the thread, paid to the weaver by the spinner on laying the warp. [Prov. Eng.] Wright. -- [Warping post], a strong post used in warping rope-yarn.

© [Webster 1913].

Warping (definition)