A small, pointed tool used in weaving to carry the thread back and forth between other threads.
About Shuttle
The shuttle was the small device used by the weaver to carry the “woof” (or “weft”) thread from one side of the loom to the other. The shuttle darted quickly across the loom, between the “warp” threads, leaving the woof thread stretched behind. The warp threads then closed over and under the woof thread, holding it in place. In this way another line of thread was added to form the cloth. A skilled weaver caused this to happen quite rapidly, with the shuttle moving back and forth constantly, until a whole piece of cloth was formed. See Cloth manufacture and the illustrations there.
Key References
So while he slept, Delilah took the seven braids of his hair and wove them into the web. Then she tightened it with a pin and called to him, “Samson, the Philistines are here!” But he awoke from his sleep and pulled out the pin with the loom and the web.
My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; they come to an end without hope.
All Scripture References (2)
Judges (1)
So while he slept, Delilah took the seven braids of his hair and wove them into the web. Then she tightened it with a pin and called to him, “Samson, the Philistines are here!” But he awoke from his sleep and pulled out the pin with the loom and the web.
Job (1)
My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; they come to an end without hope.