warper

[ wawr-per ]

noun

1. a person or thing that warps.
2. Textiles. a machine used to wind warp ends in preparation for weaving.

Word History and Origins

Origin of warper¹

before 1000; Old English weorpere thrower (in ME only in compounds); warp, -er ¹

Example Sentences

“Every garage in town had a loom or a warper. The mill had so much work that it was distributed across the community,” he said.

From New York Times

This particular warper, designed to operate vertically, was built in the early 19th century, according to original drawings made by Leonardo da Vinci in 1485.

From New York Times

At the heart of the silk mill is a machine called a warper, which prepares warp yarns to be used on a loom.

From New York Times

It’s mesmerizing to watch Leonardo’s warper machine in motion, spinning and perfectly aligning warp threads from a row of twirling spools onto the creel, which gathers the precious threads.

From New York Times

Marvel bounced along until the 1950s, when comic books in general were suddenly scrutinized as a potential bad influence on children—too salacious, a waste of time, a warper of minds and a creator of juvenile delinquents.

From Slate