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woof 1  (wf, wf)
n.
1. The threads that run crosswise in a woven fabric, at right angles to the warp threads.
2. The texture of a fabric.

[Alteration (influenced by warp) of Middle English oof, from Old English wef : -, on, on; see on + wefan, to weave; see webh- in Indo-European roots.]

woof 2  (wf)
n.
1. The characteristically deep, gruff bark of a dog.
2. A sound similar to a woof.
intr.v. woofed, woof·ing, woofs
To make this sound.

[Imitative.]

woof1
n
1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) the crosswise yarns that fill the warp yarns in weaving; weft
2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a woven fabric or its texture
[Old English ōwef, from ō-, perhaps from on, + wef web (see weave); modern form influenced by warp]

woof2
interj
an imitation of the bark or growl of a dog
vb
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) (intr) (of dogs) to bark or growl
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.woof - the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weavingwoof - the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving
cloth, fabric, textile, material - artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress"
thread, yarn - a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving
weave - pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric
Translations
woof1 [wʊf]
A. N (= bark) → ladrido m
B. EXCL¡guau!
C. VIladrar

woof2 [wuːf] N (Textiles) → trama f
woof [ˈwuːf ˈwʊf]
n [dog] → aboiement m
exclouah
woof, woof! → ouah, ouah!
viaboyer
woof1
n (Tex) → Schuss m

woof2
n (of dog)Wuff nt
vikläffen; woof, woof!wau, wau!, wuff, wuff!
woof1 [wʊf]
1. n (of dog) → bau bau m
2. viabbaiare
woof, woof! → bau bau!

woof2 [wʊf] n (Textiles) → trama


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Barry bounced up and began woofing at Fisher as if he had been wronged in some way, shape or form instead of the other way around.
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