jacquard

noun

jac·​quard ˈja-ˌkärd How to pronounce jacquard (audio)
often capitalized, often attributive
1
: a fabric of intricate variegated weave or pattern
2
a
: the control mechanism of a Jacquard loom

Examples of jacquard in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

Joseph Jacquard

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of jacquard was in 1890

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Cite this Entry

“Jacquard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jacquard. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Jacquard

biographical name

Jac·​quard zha-ˈkär How to pronounce Jacquard (audio)
ˈja-ˌkärd
Joseph-Marie 1752–1834 French inventor
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