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"A device in a loom used to pass or shoot the weft thread through the shed from one side of the web to the other. It typically consists of a boat-shaped piece of wood containing a bobbin on which the weft thread is wound." more

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The skilled artisan used the shuttle to complete the delicate embroidery on the tapestry.

Shuttle

shuht-l
nounA device in a loom used to pass or shoot the weft thread through the shed from one side of the web to the other. It typically consists of a boat-shaped piece of wood containing a bobbin on which the weft thread is wound.
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Last Updated On: May 3, 2024
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