trommel

American

[trom-uhl] / ˈtrɒm əl /

noun

a rotary, cylindrical or conical screen for sorting ore, coal, gravel, etc., according to size.

trommel British

/ ˈtrɒməl /

noun

a revolving cylindrical sieve used to screen crushed ore

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Etymology

Origin of trommel

1875–80, < German Trommel drum

Example Sentences

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On the other end of the property, volunteers fed yard trimmings into a giant metal trommel, the rotating cylinder sifting out big sticks and other extras.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2022

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