Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A machine for dividing a skin of leather parallel with one of its surfaces in order to produce a sheet of uniform thickness.
- noun A machine for resawing thick boards.
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Examples
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On the other hand, Mr. Worthington displayed a knowledge of the falling-mill and splitting-machine and the process of tanneries in general that was surprising.
Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Winston Churchill Winston Churchill 1909
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On the other hand, Mr. Worthington displayed a knowledge of the falling-mill and splitting-machine and the process of tanneries in general that was surprising.
Coniston — Volume 01 Winston Churchill 1909
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On the other hand, Mr. Worthington displayed a knowledge of the falling-mill and splitting-machine and the process of tanneries in general that was surprising.
Coniston — Complete Winston Churchill 1909
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