Jacquard (Noun)

Meaning ¹

French inventor of the Jacquard loom that could automatically weave complicated patterns (1752-1834).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Joseph Marie Jacquard
• Joseph M. Jacquard

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.

Synonyms

• Jacquard Loom

Hypernyms

• Loom

Meaning ³

A highly figured fabric woven on a Jacquard loom.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

• Textile
• Material
• Cloth