Definition of "power-loom" []

• A loom worked by water, steam, or some other mechanical power. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Seeing power-loom and machine embroidery infiltrate the Fabindia shelves, there's always a niggling question about whether it has grown too fast and too indiscriminately."
• "They placarded the walls with advertisements for power-loom weavers."
• "Many other Trades 'Unions, connected with different branches of business, supported with money, countenance, and encouragement of every kind, the stand which the Manchester power-loom weavers were making against their masters."