Take-Up

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

any of various devices for reducing slack (as in a sewing machine) or taking up motion (as in a loom)

Framework senses

3 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →

§1: the action of taking up as by tightening or absorption or reeling in
§2: any of various devices for reducing slack (as in a sewing machine) or taking up motion (as in a loom)

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: any of various devices for reducing slack (as in a sewing machine) or taking up motion (as in a loom)
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