milking machine — A mechanical device used to extract milk from dairy animals, especially cows
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A mechanical device used to extract milk from dairy animals, especially cows
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪlkɪŋ məˈʃiːn/
Example Sentences
- The cow looked confused when it saw the milking machine for the first time, probably thinking 'Where are the farmer's hands?'
- Modern dairy farms rely heavily on milking machines to maintain efficient production schedules.
- The farmer's son tried to use the milking machine on their cat, but quickly learned it was designed for much larger animals.
milking machine
NOUN[/ˈmɪlkɪŋ məˈʃiːn/]
A mechanical device used to extract milk from dairy animals, especially cows
The farmer attaches the milking machine to the cow at dawn.
The milking machine joins the working machine and making machine!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Milking derives from Old English 'meolcian,' meaning 'to draw milk,' while machine originates from Greek 'makhana,' denoting a device or instrument. The compound term emerged in the 19th century to describe mechanical devices designed for extracting milk from dairy animals.
Breakdown
milking (present participle of milk, from Old English meolcian 'to draw milk') + machine (from Greek makhana 'device, instrument'). Together forming a noun phrase describing an apparatus for automated milk extraction.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cow looked confused when it saw the milking machine for the first time, probably thinking 'Where are the farmer's hands?'”
“Modern dairy farms rely heavily on milking machines to maintain efficient production schedules.”
“The farmer's son tried to use the milking machine on their cat, but quickly learned it was designed for much larger animals.”
“Regular maintenance of the milking machine ensures both hygiene and optimal performance.”
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