Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of loom: A complex loom with a special attachment that uses punched cards to control the weaving of intricate patterns into the fabric.
   • A type of fabric: A richly patterned, woven fabric, often with a raised design, produced on a Jacquard loom.
   • A person (proper noun): Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752–1834), the French inventor of the Jacquard loom.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Loom):

  • The museum displayed an antique jacquard from the 19th century.
  • Modern jacquard looms are controlled by computers instead of punched cards.

• Noun (Fabric):

  • Her dress was made of a beautiful silk jacquard.
  • The upholstery features a classic damask jacquard pattern.

• Noun (Person):

  • Jacquard's invention revolutionized the textile industry.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: The term is frequently used as an adjective to describe items related to the loom, the fabric, or the technique.
  • She specializes in jacquard weaving. (referring to the technique)
  • The jacquard mechanism allows for incredible complexity. (referring to the loom's attachment)

Variants and Related Words

• Jacquard weave (n): The specific weaving technique or the resulting fabric pattern.
  • Brocade and damask are types of jacquard weave.
• Jacquarded (adj): Describing a fabric that has been woven on a Jacquard loom.
  • The jacquarded tablecloth was an heirloom.

Synonyms

• Figured fabric: A general term for fabric with woven-in patterns.
• Brocade: A rich, decorative jacquard fabric often with gold or silver threads.
• Damask: A reversible jacquard fabric, typically with a pattern that contrasts in luster.

Related Phrases

• Jacquard card: The punched card used to control the pattern on a traditional Jacquard loom.
  • Each jacquard card corresponds to one row of the design.
• Jacquard loom: The full term for the specific type of loom.
  • The Jacquard loom is considered a precursor to early computing.

Noun

1. a loom with an attachment for forming openings for the passage of the shuttle between the warp threads; used in weaving figured fabrics
2. a highly figured fabric woven on a Jacquard loom
3. French inventor of the Jacquard loom that could automatically weave complicated patterns (1752-1834)