comber board

noun

1. (in weaving) a wooden frame pierced with a series of small holes through which the harness cords are threaded, used to regulate the cords and determine the texture and width of a repeat in a fabric.

Word History and Origins

Origin of comber board¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

The weft threads are forced up against the fabric by means of the comber board and are beaten in with a baton.

From Project Gutenberg

The warp threads are held in their relative positions, first by the comber board, second by loops which pass under the lower threads and over a small stick or lease rod, and lastly by passing over and under, or around, other lease rods.

From Project Gutenberg