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31Threshing machine — The thrashing machine, or, in modern spelling, threshing machine (or simply thresher), was a machine first invented by Scottish mechanical engineer Andrew Meikle for use in agriculture. It was invented (c.1784) for the separation of grain from… …
32Hydraulic elevator — Hydraulic Hy*drau lic, a. [F. hydraulique, L. hydraulicus, fr. Gr. ?, ?, a water organ; y dwr water + ? flute, pipe. See {Hydra}.] Of or pertaining to hydraulics, or to fluids in motion; conveying, or acting by, water; as, an hydraulic clock,… …
33Pneumatic elevator — Pneumatic Pneu*mat ic, Pneumatical Pneu*mat ic*al, a. [L. pneumaticus, Gr. ?, fr. ?, ?, wind, air, ? to blow, breathe; cf. OHG. fnehan: cf. F. pneumatique. Cf. {Pneumonia}.] 1. Consisting of, or resembling, air; having the properties of an… …
34grain elevator — /ˈgreɪn ˌɛləveɪtə/ (say grayn .eluhvaytuh) noun a lift or machine which raises grain to another floor …
35Mechanical floor — A mechanical floor, mechanical penthouse, or mechanical level is a storey of a high rise building that is dedicated to mechanical and electronics equipment. Mechanical is the most commonly used term, but words such as utility, technical, service …
36Otis, Elisha Graves — ▪ American inventor born Aug. 3, 1811, Halifax, Vt., U.S. died April 8, 1861, Yonkers, N.Y. American inventor of the safety elevator. A descendant of a James Otis who immigrated from England to New England in 1631, the young Otis grew up… …
37Penthouse apartment — A penthouse apartment or penthouse is an apartment or condominium that is on one of the highest floors of an apartment building or condominium. Penthouses are typically differentiated from other apartments by luxury features.In architecture, the… …
38David Morneau — (* 2. Mai 1975) ist ein US amerikanischer Komponist. Morneau studierte an der Ohio State University bei Marc Ainger, Donald Harris und Jan Radzynski. Er wurde als Outstanding Graduate Student in Composition ausgezeichnet und erhielt den Ruth… …
39lift — Elevator El e*va tor, n. [L., one who raises up, a deliverer: cf. F. [ e]l[ e]vateur.] 1. One who, or that which, raises or lifts up anything. [1913 Webster] 2. A mechanical contrivance, usually an endless belt or chain with a series of scoops or …
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