筘 (kòu) - Reed — a comb-like device on a loom & also known as a sley.

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kòu ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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筘 · kòu

Reed — a comb-like device on a loom that pushes the weft thread tightly against the already woven fabric;

also known as a sley.

Reed — a comb-like device on a loomalso known as a sley.

Usage highlights

loom reedadjust the reedreed densitysteel reedreed markreed space

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The weaver adjusted the reed (筘) on the loom.
  • This type of reed (筘) is made of metal.
  • The density of the fabric is controlled by the reed (筘).

Collocations

  • loom reed(织布筘)
  • adjust the reed(调筘)
  • reed density(筘密)
  • steel reed(钢筘)
  • reed mark(筘痕)
  • reed space(筘幅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The reed is a crucial component in traditional Chinese handloom and modern textile weaving.
  • Its invention significantly improved the efficiency and quality of fabric production in ancient China.

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