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| jac·quard [ ják rd, jə krd ] (plural jac·quards) |
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| Definition: |
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1. patterned material: a fabric that has been woven with an intricate pattern
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2. weaving technique: a technique for producing intricate patterns in material by means of punched cards that give instructions to use or withhold various colors of thread
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3. loom attachment: a loom attachment with punched cards that makes jacquard patterns
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4. Same as jacquard loom
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| [Mid-19th century. After J. M. Jacquard] |