Jacquard loom
[ jak-ahrd loom, juh-kahrd ]
noun
a loom for producing elaborate designs in an intricate weave (Jacquard weave ) constructed from a variety of basic weaves.
Origin of Jacquard loom
1First recorded in 1850–55; named after J. M. Jacquard (1757–1834), French inventor
Words Nearby Jacquard loom
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How to use Jacquard loom in a sentence
The Jacquard loom has brought about a revolution in man's, and especially in woman's dress.
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