JACQUARD


Meaning of JACQUARD in English

[ 'dʒakα:d , -kəd ]

■ noun

1》 an apparatus consisting of perforated cards, fitted to a loom to facilitate the weaving of figured and brocaded fabrics.

↘[as modifier ] denoting a loom fitted with a ~.

2》 a fabric made on a ~ loom.

Origin

C19: named after the French weaver Joseph M. Jacquard .

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