breast beam

noun

1. a horizontal bar, located at the front of a loom, over which the woven material is passed on its way to the cloth roll.
2. Architecture. breastsummer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of breast beam¹

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

The breast beam is held in position by two pegs near the right one of which there is a curved article of indeterminate use.

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The warp is attached to the warp beam C on top and the breast beam D at the bottom.

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The threads of the warp and the finished piece of cloth at the breast beam end are clearly indicated.

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