Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Warping

Warping , noun

1.
The act or process of one who, or that which, warps.
2.
The art or occupation of preparing warp or webs for the weaver. — Craig
Collocations (5)
Warping bank , a bank of earth raised round a field to retain water let in for the purpose of enriching land. — Craig
Warping hook , a hook used by rope makers for hanging the yarn on, when warping it into hauls for tarring.
Warping mill , a machine for warping yarn.
Warping penny , money, varying according to the length of the thread, paid to the weaver by the spinner on laying the warp. [Provincial English] — Wright
Warping post , a strong post used in warping rope-yarn.