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  1. Water frame - Wikipedia

    The water frame, or more specifically the cotton mill of which it was a part, embodied a whole series of processes in one continuity, from raw cotton bale to the spun thread.

  2. Water frame | textile technology | Britannica

    Water frame, In textile manufacture, a spinning machine powered by water that produced a cotton yarn suitable for warp (lengthwise threads). Patented in 1769 by R. Arkwright, it represented …

  3. Invention of the Water Frame | Research Starters - EBSCO

    The Water Frame, invented by Sir Richard Arkwright in the late 18th century, was a revolutionary spinning machine that significantly impacted the textile industry.

  4. Water Frame Definition - AP European History Key Term | Fiveable

    The Water Frame is a water-powered spinning frame invented by Richard Arkwright in 1769, which revolutionized the textile industry by allowing for the mass production of strong and …

  5. Richard Arkwright and the Water Frame's Impact - ThoughtCo

    Apr 29, 2025 · Richard Arkwright invented the water frame, a machine that made spinning yarn faster and easier. The water frame helped move production from small home shops to big …

  6. The Water Frame: Revolutionizing Textiles in the Industrial Age

    Jul 18, 2023 · The water frame, also known as the spinning frame, is a mechanized spinning machine powered by water that revolutionized the textile industry during the Industrial Age. Its …

  7. Water Frame Invention in the Industrial Revolution

    Mar 25, 2022 · A significant invention of the Industrial Revolution was the water frame, which was invented by Richard Arkwright in 1769. Richard Arkwright was an English inventor and is …

  8. Richard Arkwright and His Wonderful Machine: The Water Frame

    Aug 4, 2019 · Richard Arkwright developed the water frame around 1775. The machines could not be operated by hand and needed to be driven by water wheels.

  9. The Water Frame - Spartacus Educational

    After experimenting with horses, Arkwright decided to employ the power of the water-wheel. In 1771 he set up a large factory next to the River Derwent in Cromford, Derbyshire. Arkwright's …

  10. Water Frame — definition & quiz | Ultimate Lexicon

    The Water Frame is a type of water-powered spinning frame designed by Richard Arkwright in 1769. It was a pivotal invention during the Industrial Revolution, transforming the textile …