Agricultural Machinery Terms

noun a device for creating a current of air, as a fan or compressor

• The industrial blower is used to provide ventilation in large buildings.
• I need to use the leaf blower to clean up the yard.
• She's a real blower when it comes to telling stories.
• His constant complaining is like a blower, always bringing negativity into the room.

noun A person or thing that conveys something, especially a conveyor belt or system for transporting goods or materials.

• The conveyer belt in the factory moves products from one station to another.
• Make sure to stand clear of the conveyer to avoid getting hit by any items.
• I heard they're hiring for the conveyer job at the warehouse.
• Her words acted as a conveyer of wisdom, guiding us through the difficult decision.

noun a pin or bolt on which another part pivots

• The pintle is a crucial component in the design of the hinge.
• Make sure you tighten the pintle on the gate so it swings properly.
• I have no idea what this pintle thing is supposed to do.
• The pintle of trust must be firmly in place for a relationship to work.

verb the action of using force to move something towards oneself or away from something

• The worker was pulling the heavy machinery with all his strength.
• I saw him pulling the door open with a lot of effort.
• She was pulling an all-nighter to finish the project on time.
• The singer was pulling at the audience's heartstrings with her emotional performance.

noun the Grim Reaper, a personification of death in various cultures and traditions

• The reaper is often depicted as a hooded figure carrying a scythe.
• I heard the reaper pays a visit to those who stay out past midnight.
• Watch out for the reaper, he's always lurking around.
• Time is the ultimate reaper, claiming all in the end.

noun the action of stepping or walking on or over something

verb to step or walk on or over something

• Please be cautious and watch your tread on the icy sidewalk.
• Hey, watch your step and tread carefully on the wet floor.
• Dude, don't tread on thin ice with her, she's really sensitive.
• He decided to tread carefully in his approach to the delicate situation.

noun a person from the state of Nebraska, especially a member or supporter of the University of Nebraska athletic teams

• The cornhusker is a term used to refer to a resident of Nebraska.
• My friend from Nebraska proudly calls himself a cornhusker.
• I heard that cornhusker team is doing really well this season.
• She was a true cornhusker, always hardworking and resilient.