Loomworks

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A factory where textiles are manufactured on a loom.

    "A Blackburn paper states that the experiment of weaving by electricity has for the first time been tried with perfect success at the loomworks of Messrs. Henry Livesey Limited, Greenbank, Blackburn. The works are illumined by electric light […]"

Example

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"A Blackburn paper states that the experiment of weaving by electricity has for the first time been tried with perfect success at the loomworks of Messrs. Henry Livesey Limited, Greenbank, Blackburn. The works are illumined by electric light […]"

Etymology

From loom + works.

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