needle board

noun

1

: a board covered with very short fine wires that is used for pressing pile fabrics

2

a

: the perforated board in a jacquard mechanism through which the ends of the actuating needles project

b

: a board carrying the needles in a punch loom or needle loom

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!