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heddle

heddle
Noun
pl: heddles

This term is highly specialized technical jargon used almost exclusively within the context of textile production and hand-weaving. It describes a specific mechanical component of a loom, and as such, it is rarely encountered in general conversation or non-technical literature.

Because it refers to a physical tool with a distinct shape and function, it is treated as a standard countable noun. Users should avoid confusing it with the "shuttle" or "reed," which are other essential but distinct parts of the weaving apparatus.

Meanings

Nounheddle

A wire or cord with an eyelet through which a warp thread is passed in weaving, used to lift the thread to create a shed.

The weaver carefully threaded each warp end through the correct heddle.

Examples

Each warp thread must be carefully passed through a heddle eye.

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Each warp thread must be carefully passed through a heddle eye.

The weaver adjusted the heddle to ensure the threads lifted evenly.

History

The weaver adjusted the heddle to ensure the threads lifted evenly.

I need to replace a broken heddle before I can finish this piece.

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I need to replace a broken heddle before I can finish this piece.

The heddle lifts the specific warp threads to create the shed for the shuttle.

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The heddle lifts the specific warp threads to create the shed for the shuttle.

Check if any threads have slipped out of the heddle.

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Check if any threads have slipped out of the heddle.

The complex pattern requires a loom with multiple heddle frames.

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The complex pattern requires a loom with multiple heddle frames.

Pass the yarn through the heddle and then through the reed.

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Pass the yarn through the heddle and then through the reed.

The rhythmic movement of the heddles creates a hypnotic sound in the mill.

History

The rhythmic movement of the heddles creates a hypnotic sound in the mill.

Wait, did I thread this warp end through the wrong heddle?

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Waitdid I thread this warp end through the wrong heddle?

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