Jacquard loom

American  

[jak-ahrd loom, juh-kahrd] / ˈdʒæk ɑrd ˌlum, dʒəˈkɑrd /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Jacquard loom

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

Example Sentences

Ms. Tajima takes audio recordings from factory floors, assigns colors to the sound data and then has the work woven on a Jacquard loom.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2016

The town of Paisley, Scotland, eclipsed Norwich and Edinburgh in shawl production in the early 19th century, thanks to pattern piracy, fast-evolving labor structures, and early adoption of the Jacquard loom.

From Slate • Oct. 20, 2015

Said she: "The analytical engine weaves algebraic patterns just as the Jacquard loom weaves flowers and leaves."

From Time Magazine Archive

Ada poetically described the scheme this way: "The Analytical Engine weaves algebraical patterns just as the Jacquard loom weaves flowers and leaves."

From Time Magazine Archive

Instead of diminishing employment, the Jacquard loom increased it at least tenfold. 

From Self help; with illustrations of conduct and perseverance by Smiles, Samuel