In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
DWANGS
Noun
dwangs
plural of dwang
Source: Wiktionary
DWANG
Dwang, n. Etym: [Cf. D. dwingen to force, compel.]
1. (Carp.)
Definition: A piece of wood set between two studs, posts, etc., to stiffen and support them.
2. (Mech.) (a) A kind of crowbar. (b) A large wrench. Knight.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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