In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
tollgate, tollbar
(noun) a gate or bar across a toll bridge or toll road which is lifted when the toll is paid
Source: WordNet® 3.1
tollbar (plural tollbars)
A barrier across a toll road or toll bridge that is lifted when the toll is paid.
Synonyms: toll barrier, tollgate
• torball
Source: Wiktionary
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.