milking machine

milking machine
noun
machine consisting of a suction apparatus for milking cows mechanically
Hypernyms: ↑machine

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noun
: a mechanical suction apparatus for milking cows

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an electric machine for milking cows. Also called milker.
[1890-95]

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milking machine noun
A machine for milking cows
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Main Entry:milk

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milking machine UK [ˈmɪlkɪŋ məˌʃiːn] US [ˈmɪlkɪŋ məˌʃin] noun [countable] [singular milking machine plural milking machines]
a machine that farmers use for taking milk from cows
Thesaurus: farm machines and machineryhyponym

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milking machine,
an apparatus for milking cows mechanically.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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