In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
Bal"ance*ment, n.
Definition: The act or result of balancing or adjusting; equipoise; even adjustment of forces. [R.] Darwin.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
11 May 2025
(noun) a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc.
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.