桱 (jìng) - A wooden tool used for straightening thread in & a weaver's shuttle

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桱 · jìng

A wooden tool used for straightening thread in weaving;

a weaver's shuttle;

also refers to a type of tree.

A wooden tool used for straightening thread ina weaver's shuttlealso refers to a type of tree.

Usage highlights

Weaver's shuttleWooden shuttleThread straightenerLoom toolTextile implement

Synonyms

  • 梭— shuttle (more common term for weaving shuttle)
  • 织梭— weaving shuttle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The weaver used a shuttle (桱) to pass the thread through the loom.
  • This ancient loom requires a specific wooden tool (桱) for operation.
  • The textile museum displayed various historical weaving implements (桱).

Collocations

  • Weaver's shuttle(织桱)
  • Wooden shuttle(木桱)
  • Thread straightener(理丝桱)
  • Loom tool(织机桱)
  • Textile implement(纺织桱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in traditional Chinese textile production for managing thread.
  • Represents ancient craftsmanship and textile manufacturing techniques.
  • Appears in historical texts describing weaving processes and tools.

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