| 单词 | spark plate |
| 释义 | > as lemmasspark plate C1. In the names of contrivances for the arresting, etc., of sparks in locomotive funnels or in chimneys, as spark-arrester, spark-baffler, spark guard, spark plate, spark trap.Also, in later use, spark-condenser, spark-consumer, etc. ΚΠ 1833 J. C. Loudon Encycl. Cottage Archit. §799 What is called a spark plate (a broad plate of cast iron, to reflect back the sparks, and prevent their reaching up to the hops). 1838 Civil Engineer & Architect's Jrnl. 1 134/1 The adaptation of this contrivance, and also the spark arrester, is very much called for. 1873 Medley Autumn Tour U.S. & Canada ix. 142 The locomotives are generally provided with spark-bafflers to the funnels. 1879 Cassell's Techn. Educator (new ed.) I. 145/2 In American locomotives the top of the funnel is..fitted with a contrivance known as a ‘spark-trap’ or ‘spark-arrester’. 1901 Scotsman 7 Mar. 6/1 To force railway companies to attach spark guards to locomotive engines. < as lemmas |
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