Power Loom
Definition
A power loom is a mechanized device used for weaving cloth and tapestry, invented during the Industrial Revolution. It significantly increased the speed and efficiency of textile production.
Related terms
Spinning Jenny: This was another key invention during the Industrial Revolution that mechanized the process of spinning thread or yarn from fibers.
Industrial Revolution: This was a period from about 1760 to 1840 when major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transportation had a profound effect on socioeconomic conditions in Britain first before spreading throughout Europe.
Textile Industry: This refers to industries involved in the manufacture of textiles; it was one of the first sectors to be industrialized.
"Power Loom" appears in:
Subjects (2)
AP US History
AP World History: Modern
Study guides (1)
AP European History - 6.2 The Spread of Industry Throughout Europe
Additional resources (1)
AP European History - Unit 6 Overview: Industrialization and Its Effects
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