Jacquard Definition

jakärd, jəkärd
noun
A loom with an endless belt of cards punched with holes arranged to produce a figured weave.
Webster's New World
The distinctive mechanism of this loom.
Webster's New World
A fabric with such a weave.
Webster's New World
The weave made.
Webster's New World
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Noun

Singular:
jacquard
Plural:
jacquards

Origin of Jacquard

  • Eponym, Joseph Marie Jacquard, inventor of the jacquard loom.

    From Wiktionary

  • After Joseph Marie Jacquard

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Jacquard Sentence Examples

  • Apart from the large class of brocaded cloths made in Jacquard looms there are innumerable simpler kinds, including stripes and checks of various descriptions, such as Swiss, Cord, Satin, Doriah stripes, &c. Mercerized cloths are of many kinds, as the mercerizing process can be applied to almost anything.

  • The elegance and comfort of jacquard makes you feel extra-glamorous.

  • Jacquard Swim Trunk - Available in three colors, these swim trunks are made from 60/40 cotton nylon jacquard and have a mesh lining.

  • Other elegant fabric choices for evening wear are brocade, jacquard, organza, or crushed taffeta.

  • Use medium weight fabrics like brocade, damask, jacquard or canvas for window treatments, pillow shams or to make a duvet.

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