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a machine in which the juice from grapes is pressed for wine.Also, wine presser.[1520-30]
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Wine press — Wine Wine, n. [OE. win, AS. win, fr. L. vinum (cf. Icel. v[=i]n; all from the Latin); akin to Gr. o i^nos, ?, and E. withy. Cf. {Vine}, {Vineyard}, {Vinous}, {Withy}.] [1913 Webster] 1. The expressed juice of grapes, esp. when fermented; a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
wine press — a vat in which grapes are trodden, or a machine for pressing them, to extract the juice for making wine: also winepress n … English World dictionary
Wine press — A wine press is a device used to extract juice from crushed grapes during wine making. There are a number of different styles of presses that are used by wine makers but their overall functionality is the same. Each style of press exerts… … Wikipedia
wine press — a machine in which the juice from grapes is pressed for wine. Also, wine presser. [1520 30] * * * wine press, 1. a machine for pressing the juice from grapes in making wine. 2. a vat in which grapes are trodden in the process of making wine … Useful english dictionary
Wine-press — Consisted of two vats or receptacles, (1) a trough (Heb. gath, Gr. lenos) into which the grapes were thrown and where they were trodden upon and bruised (Isa. 16:10; Lam. 1:15; Joel 3:13); and (2) a trough or vat (Heb. yekebh, Gr. hypolenion)… … Easton's Bible Dictionary
wine press — winery; cistern … English contemporary dictionary
wine-press — … Useful english dictionary
Wine — Wine, n. [OE. win, AS. win, fr. L. vinum (cf. Icel. v[=i]n; all from the Latin); akin to Gr. o i^nos, ?, and E. withy. Cf. {Vine}, {Vineyard}, {Vinous}, {Withy}.] [1913 Webster] 1. The expressed juice of grapes, esp. when fermented; a beverage or … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Wine acid — Wine Wine, n. [OE. win, AS. win, fr. L. vinum (cf. Icel. v[=i]n; all from the Latin); akin to Gr. o i^nos, ?, and E. withy. Cf. {Vine}, {Vineyard}, {Vinous}, {Withy}.] [1913 Webster] 1. The expressed juice of grapes, esp. when fermented; a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Wine apple — Wine Wine, n. [OE. win, AS. win, fr. L. vinum (cf. Icel. v[=i]n; all from the Latin); akin to Gr. o i^nos, ?, and E. withy. Cf. {Vine}, {Vineyard}, {Vinous}, {Withy}.] [1913 Webster] 1. The expressed juice of grapes, esp. when fermented; a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
