Jacquard
- noun
- /dʒəˈkɑrd/
- Specialized
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jacquard
- The punch cards of the Jacquard loom, our first binary computer.
- Jacquard loom
- Jacquard weaving
- Jacquard attachment
The idea was that this the cards that drove this thing, would be based on well established and very reliable Jacquard loom technology.
- The idea was that this the cards that drove this thing, would be based on well established and very reliable Jacquard loom technology.
- The punch cards of the Jacquard loom, our first binary computer.
Examples
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In the workshop, the sound of the Jacquard loom filled the air as threads were woven into stunning textiles.
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The idea was that this the cards that drove this thing, would be based on well established and very reliable Jacquard loom technology.
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OK, this is most likely a jacquard, but it creates that texture, OK.
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Jacquard
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And they're done on special jacquard looms and brocade.
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JACQUARD.
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JACQUARD.
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The artisan skillfully operated the Jacquard loom to create intricate fabric patterns.
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Using a Jacquard loom, the weaver crafted beautiful designs that showcased her creativity.
Synonyms
A machine for weaving cloth that makes complex patterns automatically
A machine that weaves cloth with decorative patterns
A machine that weaves cloth with patterns or pictures
Compounds
How Intricate
23
5.6
- Specialized
8
2.8
- Specialized
1
8.2
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Etymology
Jacquard is named after the French inventor Joseph Marie Jacquard, who made a special loom that used punched cards to control threads and weave very detailed patterns. So a Jacquard loom or fabric means a machine or cloth known for its complex woven designs.