salt well
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of salt well
before 950; Middle English; Old English
Example Sentences
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"Communities were still dealing with major snowstorms in April and using large quantities of road salt well into what is normally the springtime," Claffey said.
From Chicago Tribune ● Sep. 23, 2014
Two dozen large cucumbers, six white onions, chopped fine; salt well, and drain twelve hours; add white mustard seed and celery seed; cover with strong vinegar.
From Recipes Tried and True by Presbyterian Ladies' Aid
Mix the flour, sugar, and salt well together in a large mixing-bowl, and pour on the boiling hop-water, stirring constantly.
From The Easiest Way in Housekeeping and Cooking Adapted to Domestic Use or Study in Classes by Campbell, Helen
"We won't know how t' git along 'ithout him," said Mr. Kimball, and then he told all about the salt well, to the secret delight of Mr. Anderson, who felt very proud of his son.
From The White Crystals Being an Account of the Adventures of Two Boys by Garis, Howard Roger
A man familiar with salt well boring was employed, and in 1859 the first well was begun at Titusville.
From American Men of Mind by Stevenson, Burton Egbert
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