Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A mechanism at the end of a fancy cassimere-loom or dobby-loom embracing the pattern-chains for operating the warp-harnesses and shuttle-boxes.
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Examples
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Depressed beyond measure, he returned to his post and resumed the rapid head-motion which he had foolishly discontinued.
The Eagle Cliff 1859
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