Joseph Marie Jacquard (Noun)
Meaning
French inventor of the Jacquard loom that could automatically weave complicated patterns (1752-1834).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Joseph Marie Jacquard is best known for inventing an automatic loom that simplified the process of manufacturing textiles with intricate patterns.
- The automaton system designed by Joseph Marie Jacquard paved the way for the development of modern computer technology.
- A museum in Lyon dedicated to the life of Joseph Marie Jacquard showcases his groundbreaking invention of the Jacquard loom.
- As a weaver by trade, Joseph Marie Jacquard identified the limitations of contemporary weaving techniques, leading him to invent the Jacquard loom.
- Jacquard, Joseph Marie, was a successful entrepreneur in addition to being an inventor and took great interest in the business potential of the power loom.