COMBER BOARD Definition & Meaning

comber board

noun

(in weaving) a wooden frame pierced with a series of small holes through which the harness cords are threaded, used to regulate the cords and determine the texture and width of a repeat in a fabric.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of comber board¹

First recorded in 1825–35

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The weft threads are forced up against the fabric by means of the comber board and are beaten in with a baton.

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The warp threads are held in their relative positions, first by the comber board, second by loops which pass under the lower threads and over a small stick or lease rod, and lastly by passing over and under, or around, other lease rods.

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