| 单词 | chaff engine |
| 释义 | > as lemmaschaff engine chaff engine n. now historical a hand-operated or power-driven mechanical device used to chop up straw and hay, esp. for use as fodder; cf. chaff cutter n. (b). ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > food > food manufacture and preparation > preparation of grain > [noun] > cutting chaff for fodder > machine chaff-cutter1772 chaff-box1838 1745 W. Ellis Agric. Improv'd II. July (title page) The great Use and Value of a Chaff-Engine. 1830 Ipswich Jrnl. 11 Sept. 1/2 Important Agricultural and Stock Sale, at Dennington... The First Day's Sale comprises..3 gangs of iron and wood harrows, ridge hoe, beet drill, wheel chaff engine, 2 sets horse hoes. 1991 E. Hamilton Life Country Estate Mid-19th Cent. 6 There are references in the account books to winnowing machines, a chaff engine and blades [etc.]. < as lemmas |
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