Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

warp and woof

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.00 in modern English

Syllables: warp and -woof
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The threads in a woven fabric, composed of the warp (threads running lengthwise) and woof (threads running crosswise) to create the texture of the fabric.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The fundamental structure of any process or system.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"… the “manifest destiny” theory that justifies the stealing of all territory contiguous to our own, and kindred topics, constitute the warp and woof of conversation."
"He unconsciously uses the fitting word and phrase to designate the situation in which he finds himself, thus the fitting word and phrase, the well-chosen modifier and forcible verb become part of the warp and woof of his speech."
"Honoria Lyddiard: I'll say good day. DCI Tom Barnaby: I'm sorry? Lyddiard: I'm a Lyddiard, as is my late brother's wife. Our name is woven into the very warp and woof of England. Above reproach. Pursue your inquiries elsewhere. DS Gavin Tony: Warp and what? Barnaby: Woof."
"The warp and woof of our lives, sensible, sensitive, a veritable 911, she was called upon whenever something went wrong."

Usage

Inflected Forms

warps and woofs (plural) warp and weft (alternative)

Synonyms

foundation

Questions

What does warp and woof mean?: The threads in a woven fabric, composed of the warp (threads running lengthwise) and woof (threads running crosswise) to create the texture of the fabric.

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