alleryWhich weaving machine carries weft with grippers instead of a shuttle?
AShuttle loom
BHandloom
CRapier loom
DTreadle loom
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Rapier loom
1. Some machines carry weft without a shuttle.
2. Rapier machines use grippers to carry cut lengths of weft.
3. Shuttle looms and handlooms use shuttles.
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