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trommel

Syllabification: (trom·mel)
Pronunciation: /ˈträməl/
Definition of trommel

noun

Mining
  • a rotating cylindrical sieve or screen used for washing and sorting pieces of ore or coal.

Origin:

late 19th century: from German, literally 'drum'

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