English Explanatory Dictionary

chattering damsel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A component of a traditional mill which creates a vibratory motion to impel portions of grain toward the millstone.

Word forms

chattering damsel chattering damsels

Etymology

The constant noise it produced was humorously likened to a talkative woman.

Synonyms

clapper damsel millclapper knap
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