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Webster 1913 Edition


Midfeather

Mid′feathˊer

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Noun.
1.
(Steam Boilers)
A vertical water space in a fire box or combustion chamber.
2.
(Mining)
A support for the center of a tunnel.

Definition 2024


midfeather

midfeather

English

Noun

midfeather (plural midfeathers)

  1. A vertical water space in a firebox or combustion chamber within a steam boiler.
  2. (mining) A support for the centre of a tunnel.