A box from which ‘dust’, i.e. fine sand or powder, is sprinkled on something (e.g. on writing, for the purpose now served by blotting-paper…
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| 释义 | society > occupation and work > equipment > other specific types of equipment > [noun] > spraying or sprinkling tools (9) dust-box1581 A box from which ‘dust’, i.e. fine sand or powder, is sprinkled on something (e.g. on writing, for the purpose now served by blotting-paper… dredger1666 A box with a perforated lid for sprinkling powder over anything, as a flour-dredger. dredging-box1712 ; attributive as dredging-box. spreader1810 A tool or implement used for flattening or spreading something over an area, typically having a flat surface with which pressure is applied… dredge-box1812 †(a) a box for holding dredges or comfits, etc., a drageoir; (b) = dredging-box at dredge, v.2 derivatives. distributor1853 That which distributes; an appliance for distributing. deflector1887 An instrument or contrivance for deflecting; e.g. (a) a deflecting magnet; (b) a plate or diaphragm for deflecting a current of air, gas, etc. squirter1888 An apparatus for squirting. sprayer1891 One who or that which sprays; esp. a machine for diffusing insecticides over plants and trees. |
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