Jacquard loom

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A loom fitted with a Jacquard machine.
  2. 2
    a loom with an attachment for forming openings for the passage of the shuttle between the warp threads; used in weaving figured fabrics wordnet

Etymology

Named after Joseph Marie Jacquard, the inventor (who built upon principles from Jacques de Vaucanson and others).