1. a loom or weaving technique that uses a dobby mechanism to control individual warp threads, allowing for the creation of small geometric patterns
Usage: textile industry term; also called dobby loom
2. fabric woven on a dobby loom, typically featuring small raised patterns
Usage: textile industry term

Examples

• The textile mill installed a new doby to increase production efficiency.
• Doby weaving allows manufacturers to create intricate patterns without using a jacquard loom.
• The shirt was made from a fine cotton doby with a subtle diamond pattern.
• She studied doby techniques in her advanced weaving course.
• The doby mechanism uses a series of hooks to lift individual warp threads.