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Sucker :: Sucker (n.) The embolus, or bucket, of a pump; also, the valve of a pump basket..

Bucket :: Bucket (n.) One of the receptacles on the rim of a water wheel into which the water rushes, causing the wheel to revolve; also, a float of a paddle wheel..

Lower :: Lower (a.) To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down; as, to lower a bucket into a well; to lower a sail or a boat; sometimes, to pull down; as, to lower a flag..

Leg :: Leg (n.) The case containing the lower part of the belt which carries the buckets.

Kibble :: Kibble (n.) A large iron bucket used in Cornwall and Wales for raising ore out of mines.

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) A long pole, or piece of timber, moved on a horizontal fulcrum fixed to a tall post and used to raise and lower a bucket in a well for drawing water..

Bucket Shop :: Bucket shop () An office or a place where facilities are given for betting small sums on current prices of stocks, petroleum, etc..

Buckety :: Buckety (n.) Paste used by weavers to dress their webs.

Shroud :: Shroud (n.) One of the two annular plates at the periphery of a water wheel, which form the sides of the buckets; a shroud plate..

Trebucket :: Trebucket (n.) A military engine used in the Middle Ages for throwing stones, etc. It acted by means of a great weight fastened to the short arm of a lever, which, being let fall, raised the end of the long arm with great velocity, hurling stones with much force..

Bucket :: Bucket (n.) A vessel for drawing up water from a well, or for catching, holding, or carrying water, sap, or other liquids..

Guide :: Guide (v. t.) A blade or channel for directing the flow of water to the wheel buckets.

Force Pump :: Force pump () A pump having a solid piston, or plunger, for drawing and forcing a liquid, as water, through the valves; in distinction from a pump having a bucket, or valved piston..

Elevator :: Elevator (n.) A mechanical contrivance, usually an endless belt or chain with a series of scoops or buckets, for transferring grain to an upper loft for storage..

Conveyor :: Conveyor (n.) A contrivance for carrying objects from place to place; esp., one for conveying grain, coal, etc., -- as a spiral or screw turning in a pipe or trough, an endless belt with buckets, or a truck running along a rope..

Sludger :: Sludger (n.) A bucket for removing mud from a bored hole; a sand pump.

Tub :: Tub (n.) A box or bucket in which coal or ore is sent up a shaft; -- so called by miners.

Bail :: Bail (n.) A bucket or scoop used in bailing water out of a boat.

Skip :: Skip (n.) An iron bucket, which slides between guides, for hoisting mineral and rock..

Hudge :: Hudge (n.) An iron bucket for hoisting coal or ore.

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