beaters (textile working equipment)

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Scope note
Tools used in weaving to beat the weft fiber tightly against previous rows of weaving. Also used in basketry work. Beaters may be of various shapes, sizes, and materials; may be handheld or incorporated into the mechanism of a loom.
beaters
Accepted term: 27-Jan-2025