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trampot en · NOUN

Etymology

From tram + pot.

Meanings

1. The support in which an upright spindle is stopped.
   • They look for some perfected form of spindle, trampot, and lighter screw, which will secure a solid foundation for the spindle and runner, to obviate this damaging trituration of the wheat by the millstone system. 1881, Fire Underwriters' Association of the Northwest, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting - Volume 12, page 44:
   • Manufactures and keeps on hand the following Mill Furnishings and Machinery, consisting of Shafting, Gearing, Pulleys, Spindles, Trampots, Curbs, Hoppers and Stands, Zig-Zag Separators, Proof and Paint Staffs, […] 1875, Minneapolis City Directory, page 10:
   • For Sale Cheap! At Less than Half Cost: Three run of 4-foot buhrs, in splendid condition, with spindles, trampots, curbs and every part complete, including Behrn's exhaust, iron hurst frame and bed plates. 1881, The Northwestern Miller - Volume 12, page 471:

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