| 释义 |
thawer|ˈθɔːə(r)|
[f. prec. vb. + -er1.]
One who or that which thaws; spec. in Mining, a device or apparatus for thawing frozen ground.
1630R. Johnson's Kingd. & Commw. 7 Even in that continuall neighbourhood of that great Thawer [i.e. the sun] have you hils perpetually covered with frost and snow. 1900Pop. Sci. Monthly Feb. 461 The introduction of mining machinery, such as..thawers..has given fresh impetus. |