hopper boy en · NOUN
Etymology
Derived from the occupation of boys who would carry out the task prior to the invention of the machine.
Meanings
- A rake in a mill, moving in a circle to spread meal for drying, and to draw it over an opening in the floor, through which it falls.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hopper boys | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| hopperboy | alternative | lexicographic |