stamp mill

/stæmp mɪl/
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Definitions of stamp mill
  1. noun
    a mill in which ore is crushed with stamps
    synonyms: stamping mill
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    types:
    battery, stamp battery
    a series of stamps operated in one mortar for crushing ores
    quartz battery, quartz mill
    a stamp mill for stamping quartz
    type of:
    factory, manufactory, manufacturing plant, mill
    a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
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