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Hammermill

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A machine for shredding or crushing aggregate material, consisting of a drum containing a vertical or horizontal rotating shaft or drum on which hammers are mounted; a building containing such a machine; a place of business where such milling is done.
Verb
  1. 1
    To shred or crush by means of a hammermill. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From hammer + mill.

Etymology 2

From hammer + mill.

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