"countershed" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈkaʊntəˌʃɛd/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈkaʊntɚˌʃɛd/ [General-American] Forms: countersheds [plural]
Etymology: From counter- + shed (“gap between threads”). Etymology templates: {{af|en|counter-|shed|id2=gap between threads|t2=gap between threads}} counter- + shed (“gap between threads”) Head templates: {{en-noun|countersheds}} countershed (plural countersheds)
  1. (weaving) A shed (area between warp yarns) with different yarns from a previous one. Categories (topical): Weaving Synonyms: counter-shed
    Sense id: en-countershed-en-noun-CEEeN53f Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with counter- Topics: business, manufacturing, textiles, weaving

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