type of loom used in olden times
Archaic term for a specific historical loom design. The cross-reference to 空引き機 suggests it may be part of a compound.
See also: 空引き機
Sorabiki is a type of loom used in olden times.
loom; traditional loom
General term for a loom, especially a traditional one. May be used in historical or craft contexts.
In this region, they still weave cloth using a traditional loom.
type of loom used in olden times · loom; traditional loom
Standard kanji spelling for this traditional loom term.
Variant kanji spelling; less common but attested.
The derivation is uncertain. The kanji 空 (sky/empty) and 引 (pull) may describe the loom's operation, but the exact origin is unclear.