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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRaschel
/ˈræʃəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A versatile warp-knitting machine that produces a wide variety of fabrics ranging from fine laces to heavy nets and technical textiles.
"The factory upgraded its production line by installing three new high-speed raschel machines." - 2
An open-work knitted fabric produced on a raschel machine, typically characterized by a crochet-like appearance.
"Her summer dress was crafted from a lightweight raschel lace with intricate geometric motifs."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Named after the famous 19th-century French actress Rachel (Elisabeth-Rachel Félix), whose stage costumes featured similar intricate mesh and lace patterns. The term was adopted into textile terminology in the mid-20th century to describe a specific type of warp-knitting machine and the patterned fabric it produces.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Raschel" is said worldwide
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raschel
Transliteration: raschel
"Ce tissu est fabriqué sur un métier raschel."
Raschel
Transliteration: Raschel
"Der Stoff wurde auf einer Raschelmaschine gewirkt."
raschel
Transliteration: raschel
"Il merletto raschel è molto popolare nella moda intima."
raschel
Transliteration: raschel
"El tejido raschel se utiliza para redes agrícolas y ropa."
raschel
Transliteration: raschel
"O tecido raschel é conhecido pela sua durabilidade."
रशेल
Transliteration: rashel
"रशेल बुनाई का उपयोग करके कई प्रकार के वस्त्र बनाए जाते हैं।"
经编机织物
Transliteration: jīng biān jī zhī wù
Script: 拉舍尔
"拉舍尔织物具有良好的弹性和透气性。"
라셀
Transliteration: rasel
Script: 라셀 직물
"라셀 직물은 주로 커튼이나 레이스 제작에 쓰입니다."
ラッセル
Transliteration: rasseru
Script: ラッセル編み
"ラッセルレースは装飾的な衣類によく使われます。"
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