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splitting-machine

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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