abb

noun — 3 senses

abb

noun

US /æb/

Etymology From Middle English ab, abbe, from Old English āweb, āb, ōweb, from away + web (“warp thread”).

1

A type of yarn for the warp.

2

A rough wool from the inferior parts of the fleece, used for the woof or weft.

3

UK A filling pick used in weaving.

Derived terms
abb-wool

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