blade grader
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Earth moved with the blade grader is usually fairly free from large lumps and can readily be smoothed to a satisfactory surface for the use of traffic.
From American Rural Highways by T. R. (Thomas Radford) Agg
During this period the surface must be kept smooth by means of the blade grader.
From American Rural Highways by T. R. (Thomas Radford) Agg
The trench is formed by plowing a few furrows and scraping out the loosened earth with a blade grader.
From American Rural Highways by T. R. (Thomas Radford) Agg
An ordinary blade grader is one of the best and most economical implements to use for spreading the gravel.
From American Rural Highways by T. R. (Thomas Radford) Agg
After the mixing has been completed, the surface is smoothed with the blade grader and is kept smooth until it dries out.
From American Rural Highways by T. R. (Thomas Radford) Agg
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