Jacquard (Noun)
Meaning 1
French inventor of the Jacquard loom that could automatically weave complicated patterns (1752-1834).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The invention of the Jacquard loom revolutionized the textile industry by allowing for the mass production of intricate patterns.
- Joseph Marie Jacquard, a French weaver and inventor, developed the first programmable loom in the early 19th century.
- The Jacquard loom's ability to weave complex patterns automatically made it a groundbreaking innovation for its time.
- Jacquard's invention was the first to use a card-based system to control the loom's movements, laying the foundation for modern computer programming.
- The impact of the Jacquard loom on the textile industry was immense, making it possible to produce high-quality fabrics at a faster rate than before.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A loom with an attachment for forming openings for the passage of the shuttle between the warp threads; used in weaving figured fabrics.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.