kier
noun
a large vat in which fibers, yarns, or fabrics are boiled, bleached, or dyed.
keir
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a variation of
kier.
Example Sentences
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They use a "steamer keir," the invention of Mr. Mather.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 530, February 27, 1886 by Various
For outward application make a cataplasm of rue, mugwort, camomile, dill, calamint, new pennyroyal, thyme, with oil of rue, keir and camomile.
His plan was to use an air-tight keir in conjunction with a gas-holder.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 530, February 27, 1886 by Various
In the space of the five hours necessary for the steamer keir process the goods are thoroughly bottomed and all the motes removed, no matter what be the texture or weight of the cloth.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 530, February 27, 1886 by Various
After the cloth is washed in hot water it is removed from the steamer keir, then follows a rinse in cold water, and the goods are ready for the bleaching process.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 530, February 27, 1886 by Various
