| 单词 | block test |
| 释义 | > as lemmasblock test 14. In the context of butchery: the carcass of an animal. Chiefly in block test: a calculation or estimation of the weight of such a carcass, sometimes based on an assessment of the live animal. Now rare. ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > food > animals for food > beef > [noun] > cattle for slaughter > carcass of bullock block1893 the world > food and drink > food > food manufacture and preparation > preparation for table or cooking > preparation of meat > [noun] > butchery > test of weight block test1893 1879 Cultivator & Country Gentleman (Albany, N.Y.) 4 Dec. 778/4 It must be borne in mind that when beef in the carcass is brought to the block test there are three different parties directly interested in the result. 1893 Westm. Gaz. 8 Mar. 9/1 The ‘block test’..used by Mr. McJannet, of Stirling... A set of tables by which, when the weight of the live bullock is ascertained, the weight of the ‘block’ as it hangs up in the flesher's shop for sale can be established within about a couple of pounds. 1950 Dundee Courier 10 Aug. 4/3 In the block test competition Mr A. C. Niven..guessed the weight of the bullock..to the exact pound. 1973 Rep. Breeding & Production Organisation (Milk Marketing Board) No. 23. 53 The Board provided a part carcase from a Warren Farm fattened animal for a ‘block test’ in the main ring. < as lemmas |
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