# Jacquard machine

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A device fitted to a loom that simplifies the process of manufacturing patterned textiles by means of punch cards that control the weaving operation.

## Etymology
Named after Joseph Marie Jacquard, the inventor.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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