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woodchipper

American  
[wood-chip-er] / ˈwʊdˌtʃɪp ər /

noun

  1. a motor-driven machine that cuts wood into chips.


Example Sentences

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And Desiree reaffirms her appreciation for how far her hometown has come despite aching to return to New York — "a diverse, exciting woodchipper where everyone gets to wear scarves," she dreamily whispers to a curious Opal, a little girl dreaming about ending up someplace else, just like she was.

From Salon

Protections must be put in place, and developers and permitters must clearly understand the rules and expectations of them in order to prevent the precious few CMTs remaining from the woodchipper.

From Seattle Times

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said that it hit the Lehigh Valley-based company with a $136,613 fine after finding that it had let three minors operate the woodchipper, which is a violation of federal child labor laws.

From Washington Times

The company also failed to train workers on how to safely operate a woodchipper; provide and ensure that employees have safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves and hard hats; have personnel at the work site with first aid training; and maintain portable fire extinguishers at the work site.

From Washington Times

“It’s had the effect of him moving his forces into a woodchipper,” Austin told CBS on Sunday.

From Seattle Times