Trommel

//ˈtɹɒməl// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A revolving buddle or sieve for separating, or sizing, ores. obsolete

    "This trommel is very compact and will give four sizes of product."

  2. 2
    A rotating drum for sorting items, such as waste for recycling.

Example

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"This trommel is very compact and will give four sizes of product."

Etymology

Borrowed from German Trommel (“drum”).

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trommel screen

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