plain weave

plain weave

plain weave

n. A weave in which the filling threads and the warp threads interlace alternately, forming a checkerboard pattern. Also called tabby weave, taffeta weave.

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plain′-wo′ven adj.

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plain weave - a basic style of weave in which the weft and warp threads intertwine alternately to produce a checkerboard effecttaffeta weaveweave - pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric