TROMMEL

Etymology

Noun

trommel (plural trommels)

(mining) A revolving buddle or sieve for separating, or sizing, ores.

A rotating drum for sorting items, such as waste for recycling.

Source: Wiktionary


Trom"mel, n. Etym: [Cf. G. trommel a drum.] (Mining)

Definition: A revolving buddle or sieve for separating, or sizing, ores. Raymond.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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