loimi — meaning in English

English meaning

• caparison noun Decorative coverings placed over an animal, such as a horse or elephant.
• warp noun A twist or distortion out of the normal or original shape.

Senses

loimi is used for these senses in English:

• caparison The often ornamental coverings for an animal, especially a horse or an elephant.
• warp (weaving) The threads that run lengthwise in a woven fabric; crossed by the woof or weft.

caparison — full definition

1. noun Decorative coverings placed over an animal, such as a horse or elephant.
2. noun Colorful or expensive clothing.

warp — full definition

1. noun A twist or distortion out of the normal or original shape.
2. noun The lengthwise threads on a loom, crossed by the weft to make woven fabric.
3. noun (in science fiction) A means of traveling faster than light, or a distortion in space and time.
4. verb To bend or twist something out of its original shape, or to become bent this way.

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