Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The tank containing the slip or glazing-film in which pottery is dipped to give it a fine surface.

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Examples

  • Nevertheless, he appeared docile enough as the time came for the journey to the dipping-vat, and did his part in making ready.

    Judith of the Plains Marie Manning

  • Her costume on this occasion represented joint concessions to her sex and the work that was before her, as the head of a family at the dipping-vat.

    Judith of the Plains Marie Manning

  • Mrs. Yellett, shortly after Leander Dax’s arrival at camp in the capacity of herder, announced that she and Leander were to make a trip to the dipping-vat that had kept Ben from his classes for the past ten days, and invited the "gov’ment" to join the expedition, Mary accepted with fervor.

    Judith of the Plains Marie Manning

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