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Threshing Machine

Description:

A threshing machine is a mechanical device used for separating grains from the harvested crops such as wheat, rice, or barley. It employs various mechanisms to remove the edible part of the grain from the chaff, saving time and effort in the harvesting process.

Senses:

Sense 1: A type of agricultural machinery used for removing grains from harvested crops.

Sense 2: A historical device used in the past to facilitate the separation of grains from crops.

Usage:

Popular Usage: Threshing machines are widely employed by farmers worldwide to efficiently process the harvested crops.

Local Usage: In rural areas, the use of traditional threshing machines is still prevalent among small-scale farmers.

Examples:

Sense 1:

• A modern threshing machine can process thousands of pounds of grain per hour.
• Farmers often rely on large threshing machines during the harvesting season.
• After the crops are cut, the threshing machine is used to separate the wheat from the straw.

Sense 2:

• Centuries ago, people used manual threshing machines consisting of flails to separate grains.
• The invention of the mechanical threshing machine revolutionized agriculture in the 19th century.
• During the industrial revolution, steam-powered threshing machines became widely popular.

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