Vocab Bloom Hub

jacquard loom

/ˈdʒækɑːd luːm/

1 entry

phrase

/ˈdʒækɑːd luːm/C1formaltechnical
  • ruМеханический ткацкий станок, изобретённый Жозефом Мари Жаккаром, который использует перфокарты для управления узором ткачества, позволяя создавать сложные дизайны в текстиле. Считается предшественником современного компьютерного программирования.

A mechanical loom invented by Joseph Marie Jacquard that uses punched cards to control the pattern being woven, allowing for complex designs in textiles. It is considered a precursor to modern computer programming.

  1. Weaving machineC1formal

    A type of loom that uses a system of punched cards to control the pattern being woven, allowing for complex designs.

    ruТкацкий станок

    • The jacquard loom revolutionized the textile industry in the 19th century.
    • This factory still uses a traditional jacquard loom for high-end fabrics.
    • The intricate patterns on the tapestry were created using a jacquard loom.