单词 | road-scraper |
释义 | > as lemmasroad-scraper b. An instrument for scraping dirt, mud, etc. from roads, etc. Also road-scraper. ΘΚΠ the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > cleaning > cleaning streets > [noun] > device for scraper1831 Hercules1890 slip scraper1934 road sweeper1937 1831 J. C. Loudon Encycl. Agric. (1857) §2464 The scraper may be described as a broad hoe, of treble the usual size and strength, used in cleaning roads or court-yards, and sometimes in cleaning grassy surfaces. 1831 J. C. Loudon Encycl. Agric. (1857) §3133 The Dutch hoe is a good road and lawn scraper. 1858 P. L. Simmonds Dict. Trade Products Scraper,..a long hoe for cleansing roads of mud. 1909 Daily News 22 Dec. 6/1 There were some men out with scrapers, but..until late in the afternoon, pedestrians had to wade through..the.. streets ankle deep in slush. < as lemmas |
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