Zamboni

[ zam-boh-nee ]

/ zæmˈboʊ ni /

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a brand of machine that smooths the surface of the ice on a rink.

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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

1947; after Frank J. Zamboni, 1901–88, U.S. inventor

Others, again, like M. Zamboni, see behind the man's profile the likeness of a young girl being embraced by him (Fig. 68).
Astronomy for Amateurs|Camille Flammarion
He also learnt Italian and received some instruction in theory from Zamboni.
The Russian Opera|Rosa Newmarch
Mrs. Zamboni clutched the bill with greedy fingers, but was not appeased.
King Coal|Upton Sinclair
They told Mrs. Zamboni she keep away or they send her out of camp.
King Coal|Upton Sinclair

Now and then came the moaning of Mrs. Zamboni, who was in her cabin with her brood of children.
King Coal|Upton Sinclair