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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At the top of the keir is fixed a mechanical appliance for steaming the cloth.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 530, February 27, 1886 by Various
They use a "steamer keir," the invention of Mr. Mather.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 530, February 27, 1886 by Various
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
It is obvious that the "continuous" process would not answer for yarns; Thompson's keir is, therefore, employed for these and all heavy piece-goods.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 530, February 27, 1886 by Various
