jacquard

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jacquard

A weaver operates a jacquard loom to create patterned fabric.

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.
jacquard

A weaver operates a jacquard loom to create patterned fabric.

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)

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