Crutcher
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crutcher is a noun meaning A vessel in which the ingredients of soap are stirred with a crutch (form of prop).
Meaning
A vessel in which the ingredients of soap are stirred with a crutch (form of prop).
More Meanings
- One who shears the hindquarters of a sheep.
Example Sentences
It provides terms and conditions including rates of pay, hours of work and general conditions for shearers, crutchers, wiggers, ringers, shedhands, wool-pressers and cooks.
The conveyance of soap to the crutchers from the kettle may be by pump or by gravity. In the latter case, which is simpler and involves less trouble, the top level of the crutchers should be below that of the nigre.
Summing up the advantages of the "Tally-Hi" crutching method, Senator Bull said: It makes crutching safer for the crutcher and the sheep. It reduces, as far as is practical, the effort and physical exertion required by the crutcher, bearing in mind the requirements of the owner.
Word Forms
- crutchers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crout, cruse, crum, croucher, cruft.
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