Wallower

Wallower
Wallower Wal"low*er, n. 1. One who, or that which, wallows. [1913 Webster]

2. (Mach.) A lantern wheel; a trundle. [1913 Webster]


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  • wallower — Lantern Lan tern (l[a^]n t[ e]rn), n. [F. lanterne, L. lanterna, laterna, from Gr. lampth r light, torch. See {Lamp}.] 1. Something inclosing a light, and protecting it from wind, rain, etc.; sometimes portable, as a closed vessel or case of horn …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • wallower — noun see wallow I …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • wallower — /wol oh euhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that wallows. 2. (in a windmill) a horizontal gear driven off the brake wheel. [1540 50; WALLOW + ER1] * * * …   Universalium

  • wallower — noun Agent noun of wallow; one who wallows …   Wiktionary

  • wallower — n. Trundle, lantern wheel …   New dictionary of synonyms

  • wallower — wal·low·er …   English syllables

  • wallower — ]ləwə(r), ]lōə(r) noun ( s) Etymology: wallow (I) + er : one that wallows …   Useful english dictionary

  • Mill machinery — This article covers the various major pieces of mill machinery to be found in windmills, watermills and horse mills. It does not cover machinery found in modern factories.[1][2] Contents 1 Watermill machinery 2 Windmill mac …   Wikipedia

  • Medway watermills (upper tributaries) — For an explanation of the various pieces of machinery mentioned, see Mill machinery. River Medway (Upper tributaries) Legend …   Wikipedia

  • Medway watermills (middle tributaries) — For an explanation of the various pieces of machinery mentioned, see Mill machinery. River Medway (Middle Tributaries) Legend …   Wikipedia

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