单词 | draw kiln |
释义 | > as lemmasdraw kiln draw kiln n. Brit. /ˈdrɔː kɪln/ , U.S. /ˈdrɔ ˌkɪln/ , /ˈdrɑ ˌkɪln/ a type of lime kiln in which the burnt lime is drawn down and extracted from an opening at the bottom.Such traditional lime kilns are now rarely used.ΚΠ 1761 Public Ledger 22 Oct. (advt.) To be Lett..a Lime-stone Quarry, and Draw Kiln. 1805 R. Forsyth Beauties Scotl. II. 446 Collieries and lime-quarries were opened, draw-kilns erected. 1912 Building News 5 Jan. 45/2 Sketch A is a tunnel lime-kiln, called also a ‘continuous running’, ‘perpetual’, or ‘draw-kiln’. 2005 Archaeol. Ireland 19 18 The draw kilns burnt limestone in a continuous process. < as lemmas |
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