dry kiln

American  

noun

1. an oven for the controlled drying and seasoning of cut lumber.

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dry kiln British  

noun

1. an oven in which cut timber is dried and seasoned

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Etymology

Origin of dry kiln

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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dry kiln

In Figure 55 will be seen another method of piling slack or tight barrel staves "cross-wise" of the dry kiln when same has three tracks.

From Seasoning of Wood by J. B. (Joseph Bernard) Wagner

In Figure 60 will be seen method of piling shingles "end-wise" of the dry kiln when same has two tracks.

From Seasoning of Wood by J. B. (Joseph Bernard) Wagner

In Figure 53 will be seen another method of piling lumber on the flat, "end-wise" of the dry kiln when same has two tracks.

From Seasoning of Wood by J. B. (Joseph Bernard) Wagner

The interior equipment for this type of dry kiln is arranged very similiar to that used in the Apartment kiln.

From Seasoning of Wood by J. B. (Joseph Bernard) Wagner

In the selection of this kind of dry kiln, consideration should be given to the question of ground space of sufficient length or dimension to accommodate a kiln of proper length for successful drying.

From Seasoning of Wood by J. B. (Joseph Bernard) Wagner