释义 |
ˈhand-loom a. A weaver's loom worked by hand as distinguished from a power-loom.
1833Sir D. Barry Factory Comm. Rep. App. A. 3. 42 Thinks her daughter's health rather better than when at the handloom. 1843Penny Cycl. XXVII. 182/2 If [the weaver] clings to the hand-loom, his condition will become worse from day to day. b. ellipt. in pl. for handloom linens.
1890Daily News 10 Mar. 2/7 Flax and Linens.—Belfast..In brown power loom linens the demand continues very languid..Handlooms are unchanged. c. attrib. and Comb.
1833Sir D. Barry Factory Comm. Rep. App. A. 3. 43 note, The power-loom dressers have been all hand-loom weavers. 1837Penny Cycl. VIII. 99/2 Hand-loom weaving is altogether a domestic manufacture. 1893Daily News 27 Apr. 7/3 Drills and handloom goods dull. Hence ˈhand-loomed a.
1928Daily Express 13 July 3/6 Hand-loomed leathers..are a vogue in exclusive handbags. 1966A. Adburgham View of Fashion 135 Hand-loomed skirts. |