Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Same as wool-packer, 2.

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Examples

  • At some time a nail had been driven through it from the other side and the point, now rusty, projected close to the wool-press.

    Died in the Wool Marsh, Ngaio, 1895-1982 1945

  • But when Florence Rubrick stood on the wool-press it had been almost dark outside, the port-holes must have been shut and the sacking curtain dropped over the doorway.

    Died in the Wool Marsh, Ngaio, 1895-1982 1945

  • Near the wool-press, a hurricane lantern hung from a nail in the wall.

    Died in the Wool Marsh, Ngaio, 1895-1982 1945

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