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arkwright
1[ ahrk-rahyt ]
noun
- a maker of chests, boxes, or coffers.
Arkwright
2[ ahrk-rahyt ]
noun
- Sir Richard, 1732–92, English inventor of the spinning jenny.
Arkwright
/ ˈɑːkraɪt /
noun
- ArkwrightSir Richard17321792MEnglishBUSINESS: manufacturerTECHNOLOGY: inventor Sir Richard. 1732–92, English cotton manufacturer: inventor of the spinning frame (1769) which produced cotton thread strong enough to be used as a warp
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Origin of arkwright1
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Example Sentences
On this occasion she called on one Mrs. Arkwright, who was a very old acquaintance, though hardly to be called an intimate friend.
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Therefore I beg that it may not be imputed to Mrs. Arkwright as a fault that she toddled out and sought eagerly for her gossips.
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Miss Arkwright indicates the exact high-water mark sanctioned, candidly.
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Anyhow, Miss Gwendolen Arkwright did, on her way to the appointment, and was reproved therefore.
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Brindley, Arkwright, and Watt may be taken as typical representatives of the three operations.
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