Zamboni

[ zam-boh-nee ]

/ zæmˈboʊ ni /

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Trademark.

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

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Origin of Zamboni

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

Though Zamboni declined to be interviewed for the book, former colleagues do not mince words regarding his dismissal.
Who Knows Anthony Bourdain?|Maria Bustillos|October 27, 2021|Eater
Argento had fallen out with Zamboni on set in Hong Kong, where Bourdain had arranged for her to direct an episode of Parts Unknown.
Who Knows Anthony Bourdain?|Maria Bustillos|October 27, 2021|Eater
Early’s office defended the Zamboni purchase at the time, saying it was for city rinks where members of the county diversion program worked, and that the athletic court upkeep was for a summer youth program.
Massachusetts Police Can Easily Seize Your Money. The DA of One County Makes It Nearly Impossible to Get It Back.|by Saurabh Datar and Shannon Dooling, WBUR|August 18, 2021|ProPublica
On the campaign trail in 2018, an opponent grilled Early for his office’s use of forfeited money, including the purchase of official cars for him and an assistant and the $985 Zamboni.
Massachusetts Police Can Easily Seize Your Money. The DA of One County Makes It Nearly Impossible to Get It Back.|by Saurabh Datar and Shannon Dooling, WBUR|August 18, 2021|ProPublica

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