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power loom
or pow·er-loom
[ pou-er-loom ]
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Word History and Origins
Origin of power loom1
First recorded in 1800–10
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Example Sentences
Cotton weaving remained a domestic industry, for Cartwright's power-loom did not come into general use until after 1800.
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When capitalism began, when it came with its steam engine and its power-loom, what was the first thing it did?
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The power loom was invented, and soon the manufacture of cotton cloth became one of the leading interests of New England.
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The spinning jenny came into use a little after 1750, and the power loom was invented near the close of the century.
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Yet, compared with these little sticks, the greatest power-loom becomes insignificant.
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