addressing machine
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of addressing machine
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Young adults are particularly choosy; many have little interest in the grinding routine of the assembly line or in automated clerical tasks like operating an addressing machine or processing a payroll.
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