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milking machineA 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.
💡 Concept

The farmer attaches the milking machine to the cow at dawn.

The milking machine joins the working machine and making machine!
🎵 Rhyme

The milking machine joins the working machine and making machine!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmɪlkɪŋ məˈʃiːn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmɪlkɪŋ məˈʃiːn/

🌳Etymology

Rootmilk
Suffix--ing

🎵Rhyme

working machinemaking machine
working machine
making machine

🔗Collocations

automatic milking machine
operate a milking machine
milking machine parlor
portable milking machine
milking machine equipment
clean the milking machine

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

milking apparatusmilking equipmentdairy machinemilking system

Antonyms

hand milkingmanual milking

Related

dairy farmcowmilk productionagriculturelivestockfarming equipment

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