raschel1
/ˈraʃl/noun
A type of knitting machine noted for its versatility and capable of producing embossed patterns and lacy effects.
Origin
1920s; earliest use found in The Times. From Raschel- (in German Raschelmaschine from the stage name of Rachel, French actress, who popularized the kind of fabrics that can be produced with this machine + German Maschine).
raschel2
/ˈraʃl/rare
verb
[with object] To knit with a raschel machine.
Origin
1970s; earliest use found in The Times. From raschel.
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