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drawboy

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A boy who operates the harness cords of a drawloom.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

Topics: business, manufacturing, textiles, weaving

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noun

Meaning 2

Part of a power loom that performs the same function.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From draw + boy.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 挽花工 (wǎnhuāgōng) — boy who operates the harness cords of a drawloom
  • Chinese Mandarin: 提花小廝 /提花小厮 (tíhuāxiǎosī) — boy who operates the harness cords of a drawloom