MIDFEATHER

Mid"feath`er, n.

1. (Steam Boilers)

Definition: A vertical water space in a fire box or combustion chamber.

2. (Mining)

Definition: A support for the center of a tunnel.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

13 January 2025

SOAK

(noun) the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid); “a good soak put life back in the wagon”


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