Definitions
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. A charging device on top of a blast-furnace. The bottom of the hopper is closed from beneath by a bell-shaped piece, which, when lowered, permits the ore to fall into the stock.
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. (Metal.) the apparatus at the top of a blast furnace, through which the charge is introduced, while the gases are retained.
Examples
Sorry, no example sentences found.
Lists
‘bell and hopper’ hasn't been added to any lists yet.
Tweets
Looking for tweets for bell and hopper.
Comments
No comments yet...
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.