comber board

American  

noun

1. (in weaving) a wooden frame pierced with a series of small holes through which the harness cords are threaded, used to regulate the cords and determine the texture and width of a repeat in a fabric.

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Etymology

Origin of comber board

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

The weft threads are forced up against the fabric by means of the comber board and are beaten in with a baton.

From Project Gutenberg

The warp threads are held in their relative positions, first by the comber board, second by loops which pass under the lower threads and over a small stick or lease rod, and lastly by passing over and under, or around, other lease rods.

From Project Gutenberg