单词 | puddling machine |
释义 | > as lemmaspuddling machine puddling machine n. Mining (now historical) a machine for puddling wash-dirt for gold, opals, etc. ΚΠ 1855 Illustr. Sydney News 13 Jan. 19/2 They intend to construct a large drain sufficient to contain water for three or four months and also to erect a puddling machine on the Bendigo principle. 1890 ‘R. Boldrewood’ Miner's Right I. v. 134 The wash-dirt has..to be subjected to a puddling machine. 1966 ‘J. Hackston’ Father clears Out 62 He was going to do something bigger this time, something better than the tin dish and the cradle—he'd borrow a puddling machine he knew of. < as lemmas |
随便看 |
英语词典包含1132095条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。