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jacquard machine

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.50 in modern English

Syllables
jacquard -ma-chine
IPA
41
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
3
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A device fitted to a loom that simplifies the process of manufacturing patterned textiles by means of punch cards that control the weaving operation.

Etymology

Named after Joseph Marie Jacquard, the inventor.

Inflected Forms

Jacquard machines (plural)

Phrases

Jacquard loom

Frequently Paired Words

jacquard Jacquard loom

Questions

What does jacquard machine mean?
A device fitted to a loom that simplifies the process of manufacturing patterned textiles by means of punch cards that control the weaving operation.
Where does jacquard machine come from?
Named after Joseph Marie Jacquard, the inventor.

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