Nasmyth

/ (ˈneɪsmɪθ) /

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noun

James. 1808–90, British engineer; inventor of the steam hammer (1839)

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Words nearby Nasmyth

Nasik, nasion, Nasiriyah, Naskapi, Naskhi, Nasmyth, naso-, nasofrontal, nasogastric, nasolacrimal, nasolacrimal duct

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How to use Nasmyth in a sentence

Another man of science, James Nasmyth, the inventor of the steam-hammer, had a similar happy experience.
How to be Happy Though Married|E. J. Hardy.
"You're only fit for the grocery," said Gordon-Nasmyth scornfully, sitting down and helping himself to one of my uncle's cigars.
Tono Bungay|H. G. Wells
I made some commercial inquiries, and there seemed even then much truth in Gordon-Nasmyth's estimate of the value of the stuff.
Tono Bungay|H. G. Wells
I am inclined to think Gordon-Nasmyth imagined we would give him a cheque for six thousand pounds on the strength of his talk.
Tono Bungay|H. G. Wells

This added to the piratical flavour that insufficient funds and Gordon-Nasmyth's original genius had already given the enterprise.
Tono Bungay|H. G. Wells