Jacquard loom

[ jak-ahrd loom, juh-kahrd ]

noun

1. a loom for producing elaborate designs in an intricate weave Jacquard weave constructed from a variety of basic weaves.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jacquard loom¹

First recorded in 1850–55; named after J. M. Jacquard (1757–1834), French inventor

Example Sentences

The Jacquard loom has brought about a revolution in man's, and especially in woman's dress.

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