1. fabrics woven on a Jacquard loom with intricate raised designs
Usage: textile industry
2. Jacquard looms or weaving machines that use punched cards to control complex patterns
Usage: textile manufacturing; historical

Examples

• The upholstery featured elegant jacquards with floral motifs.
• Luxury hotels often use jacquards for their curtains and bedding.
• The textile mill invested in new jacquards to increase production capacity.
• These jacquards can weave patterns with up to sixteen different colors.
• The museum displayed antique jacquards from the 19th century.
• Modern jacquards are computer-controlled rather than using punched cards.