English Explanatory Dictionary

hammermill

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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. To shred or crush by means of a hammermill.

Word forms

hammermill hammermills hammermilling hammermilled

Etymology

From hammer + mill.

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