midfeather

midfeather
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: mid (I) + feather (projecting strip)
: a longitudinal partition or division: as
a. : a brick partition wall in a salt furnace
b. : a vertical baffle in a beater or other papermaking machine of similar function
c. : a support between adjacent mine tunnels

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Midfeather — Mid feath er, n. 1. (Steam Boilers) A vertical water space in a fire box or combustion chamber. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mining) A support for the center of a tunnel. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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