plain weave

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: a weave in which the threads interlace alternately

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Peter Millett, who serves on the historical society's board, shared the plain weave, counter-balance loom's own special history. — Annie Gentile, Courant Community, "WPA Loom Dedicated At Cheney Homestead," 14 Dec. 2017

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