pug mills

A form of pug mill — A kind of mill for grinding, mixing, and working clay, either for art or brickmaking. It consists essentially of an upright shaft armed with projecting knives, which is caused to revolve in a hollow cylinder, tub, or vat in which the clay is placed.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of pug mill
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