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countershed

Noun CEFR C1
ˈkaʊntəˌʃɛd

Definitions

A shed (area between warp yarns) with different yarns from a previous one.

Examples

“ww ſind die⟳ beiden gekrümmten Urme oder Pedale, welche die⟳ Gegenöffnung (countershed tappets) bewirken[…]”
“The A-Fipa weaver makes countershed and shed⟳ and then two picks, then countershed and shed⟳ and two picks again[…]”
“By placing the sword edgewise, the weaver keeps the countershed open⟳, in order⟳ to shoot⟳ through the shuttle.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

countershock countershot countershout counterside countersiege Countersign

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