Meaning Of The Word Heddle

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What's The Definition Of Heddle?

heddle in American English
any of a series of parallel wires or cords in the harness of a loom, used for separating and guiding the warp threads
noun: one of the sets of vertical cords or wires in a loom, forming the principal part of the harness that guides the warp threads

heddle in British English
noun: one of a set of frames of vertical wires on a loom, each wire having an eye through which a warp thread can be passed

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