Trevithick

Mrs. Trevithick, about the time we are speaking of, accompanied her husband through one of the Staffordshire china manufactories.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
This idea has, since the date of Trevithick's letter, led to several smoke-burning patents.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
Trevithick was equally ready with the application of steam-power either for pumping of water or for boring and removing rock.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
Trevithick's high-pressure steam boring engine enabled him to penetrate the rock five times as fast as the quarryman's power.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick

To prevent the old disputes in collecting his corn tithes, he had at work one of Captain Trevithick's steam thrashing machines.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick

British Dictionary definitions for Trevithick

Trevithick

/ (trəˈvɪθɪk) /

noun

Richard . 1771–1833, British engineer, who built the first steam-driven passenger carriage (1801) and the first locomotive to run on smooth wheels on smooth rails (1804)

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