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jacquard

jac·quard [ ják rd, jə krd ] (plural jac·quards)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. patterned material: a fabric that has been woven with an intricate pattern

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

3. loom attachment: a loom attachment with punched cards that makes jacquard patterns

4. 
Same as  jacquard loom


[Mid-19th century. After J. M. Jacquard]
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