rosser
American
[raw-ser, ros-er]
/ ˈrɔ sər, ˈrɒs ər /
noun
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a logger who peels the bark from, and often smooths one side of, a log so that it may be dragged easily.
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any of various machines or devices for removing bark from logs and pulpwood.
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an attachment on a circular saw for removing ross or bark ahead of the blade.
Etymology
Origin of rosser
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