Results for: Jacquard-loom
In Colonial America

What is a looming deadline?

A deadline refers to the time by which something must be completed. I was a little unsure about the actual reason for the word 'looming,' so I looked it up. In psychology, lo… (MORE)
In Inventions

Why was the Jacquard loom invented?

The Jacquard loom was invented because Jacquard thought that a powered loom with a instructions on paper tape could run many times faster than a loom operated by a person. It … (MORE)
In Technology

What is Jacquard's loom?

The Jacquard loom is a mechanical loom which was invented in1801 by Joseph Marie Jacquard. The loom is controlled by cards with punched holes, and creates complex woven textil… (MORE)
In Sewing

What is the difference between Egyptian cotton and Jacquard Egyptian cotton?

Egyptian cotton is grown in soil along the banks of the Nile river. Because it has unusually long fibers, it can be spun into finer threads. Similar long-staple cotton origi… (MORE)
In Computer History

Why did jacquard invent the weaving loom?

What he invented was a programmable automatic loom. This eliminated the need for a person to change the threads to create patterns and greatly increased the speed of productio… (MORE)
In Colonial America

What is a loom?

A loom is a device for weaving threads into cloth. The development of this machine made cloth much more affordable and available to a greater number of people. Use the links b… (MORE)
In Hobbies & Collectibles

Origin of loom?

The earliest looms, from the 5th millennium BC, consisted of  bars or beams forming a frame to hold a number of parallel threads  in two alternating sets. By raising one set… (MORE)
In Math and Arithmetic

What is the answer to 20c plus 5 equals 5c plus 65?

20c + 5 = 5c + 65 Divide through by 5: 4c + 1 = c + 13 Subtract c from both sides: 3c + 1 = 13 Subtract 1 from both sides: 3c = 12 Divide both sides by 3: c = 4
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