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TEXTILE MACHINE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A machine for making textiles
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("textile machine" is a kind of...):
machine (any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "textile machine"):
knitting machine (a textile machine that makes knitted fabrics)
loom (a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile)
sewing machine (a textile machine used as a home appliance for sewing)
spinning machine (a textile machine for spinning yarn and thread)
willow (a textile machine having a system of revolving spikes for opening and cleaning raw textile fibers)
