rod mill
Americannoun
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Metalworking. a mill for making metal rods.
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a mill for grinding ore or the like by means of steel rods.
Etymology
Origin of rod mill
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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He started working in the steelworks' rod mill in September 2022, and in August next year he is due to get married.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2025
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