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shedding [′shed·iŋ] (textiles) A process performed by the heddle frame and heddles of a loom to raise and lower certain groups of alternate warp yarns so that the filling yarns alternate in passing under one group of warp yarns and over another. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The owner of the field came again a few days later and saw the wheat shedding the grain from excess of ripeness. From the middle of June to the middle of September, all trapping is suspended; for the beavers are then shedding their furs and their skins are of little value. Lady Susan, who had been shedding tears before, and showing great agitation at the idea of the meeting, received her with perfect self-command, and without betraying the least tenderness of spirit. |
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