Arkwright, Sir Richard


Definition: Meaning of, Arkwright, Sir Richard in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɑːkrʌɪt /

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  1. (1732-92) a British factory owner who invented a machine for making cotton into thread, a job that was formerly done by hand. This made him and other factory owners very rich, but it also caused many workers to lose their jobs.
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