spinning-jenny
Definition
Noun: - A spinning-jenny is an early multi-spindle spinning machine, invented by James Hargreaves in the 18th century, which allowed a single worker to spin multiple threads of yarn simultaneously. It was a key invention in the Industrial Revolution for textile manufacturing.
Usage Examples
- (The machine increased efficiency in spinning cotton or wool.)
- (Multiple machines were used to produce large quantities of thread.)
Advanced Usage
- "spinning-jenny" is a historical term; it is rarely used in modern contexts except in discussions of industrial history or technology.
- (It represents a technological milestone.)
Variants and Related Words
- Spinning frame (n): a later, improved machine for spinning yarn, often water-powered.
- The spinning frame replaced the spinning-jenny in many factories. (A more advanced machine.)
- Jenny (n, informal): a shortened form of "spinning-jenny," sometimes used in historical writing.
- The jenny could spin up to eight threads at once. (A colloquial reference.)
Synonyms
- Spinning machine: a general term for any device that spins fibers into yarn.
- Multi-spindle spinner: a descriptive term emphasizing its multiple spindles.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs associated with "spinning-jenny," as it is a specific historical term.