経緯たてぬき

noun

warp and weft; warp and woof

Technical weaving term referring to the lengthwise (warp) and crosswise (weft) threads in a fabric. Not to be confused with the common word 経緯 (いきさつ) meaning 'circumstances' or 'details'.

• 織おり物ものの経緯たてぬきを調しらべる。

  Examine the warp and weft of the fabric.