Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A sliding piece on the upper part of the lathe-bed of a lathe or boring-machine, to hold and adjust the back-center.

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Examples

  • I am a 27 year old female, and have had 3 blankies since birth; each called Bunny as they have been exactly the same: a silky-edged cloth with a rabbit-faced puppet-head, and two long ears with silky lining.

    Security Blanket Blues | Thingamababy 2005

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