milling machine

Noun

Meaning

machine tool in which metal that is secured to a carriage is fed against rotating cutters that shape it

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

milling-machine

Synonyms

miller mill drill dated cutter lathe fraise milling cutter grinding machine grist mill corn mill impact pulverizer large milling machine milling apparatus milling device
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Hypernyms

shaper tool shaping machine

Related terms

milling cutter

Examples

Although the milling machine was invented at this time, it was not developed as a serious workshop tool until somewhat later in the 19th century. Source: Internet

Current technology allows stone to be shaped off-site by a CNC milling machine, whereas in the 20th century the stone was carved by hand. Source: Internet

Milling machine main Machine tool historian Joseph W. Roe credited Whitney with inventing the first milling machine circa 1818. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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