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A contrivance, turning on a vertical axis by a handle or winch, and giving a circular motion to the ore to be washed; a stirrer.

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  1. n. A contrivance, turning on a vertical axis by a handle or winch, and giving a circular motion to the ore to be washed; a stirrer.
  2. n. A tool with an indented head for shaping the head of a rivet.
  3. n. In pile driving, a block interposed between the head of the pile and the ram of the driver.
  4. n. A small truck with a single wide roller used for moving heavy beams, columns, etc., in bridge building.
  5. n. A compact, narrow-gauge locomotive used for moving construction trains, switching, etc.
  6. n. A child's mane for a doll.
  7. n. conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
  8. n. conveyance consisting of a wheeled platform for moving heavy objects
  9. n. a small replica of a person; used as a toy
  10. 1. (Mining) A contrivance, turning on a vertical axis by a handle or winch, and giving a circular motion to the ore to be washed; a stirrer. 2. (Mach.) A tool with an indented head for shaping the head of a rivet. Knight. 3. In pile driving, a block interposed between the head of the pile and the ram of the driver. 4. A small truck with a single wide roller used for moving heavy beams, columns, etc., in bridge building. 5. A compact, narrow-gauge locomotive used for moving construction trains, switching, etc. A child's mane for a doll. Dolly shop, a shop where rags, old junk, etc., are bought and sold; usually, in fact, an unlicensed pawnbroker's shop, formerly distinguished by the sign of a black doll. [England]
  11. A contrivance, turning on a vertical axis by a handle or winch,and giving a circular motion to the ore to be washed; a stirrer.
  12. n:100 n. conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted n. conveyance consisting of a wheeled platform for moving heavy objects