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PRONUNCIATION OF DOFFER

doffer  [ˈdɒfə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DOFFER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Doffer is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DOFFER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

doffer

Doffer

A doffer is someone who clears full bobbins, pirns or spindles holding spun fiber such as cotton or wool from a spinning frame and replaces them with empty ones. Historically, spinners, doffers, and sweepers each had separate tasks that were required in the manufacture of spun textiles. From the early days of the industrial revolution, this work, which requires speed and dexterity rather than strength, was often done by children. After World War I, the practice of employing children declined, ending in the United States in 1933. In modern textile mills, doffing machines have now replaced humans.

Definition of doffer in the English dictionary

The definition of doffer in the dictionary is a revolving cylinder, or a vibrating bar with teeth in a carding machine, which strips off the cotton or fibre from the cards.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DOFFER


coffer
ˈkɒfə
cougher
ˈkɒfə
counteroffer
ˈkaʊntərˌɒfə
Offa
ˈɒfə
offer
ˈɒfə
proffer
ˈprɒfə
quaffer
ˈkwɒfə
re-offer
ˈriːˌɒfə
scoffer
ˈskɒfə
swoffer
ˈswɒfə
troffer
ˈtrɒfə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DOFFER

doe
doek
Doenitz
doer
doer and gone
does
doeskin
doesn´t
dof
doff
dog
dog and bone
dog and pony show
dog basket
dog biscuit
dog box
dog breeder
dog collar
dog days
dog eat dog

WORDS THAT END LIKE DOFFER

bargain offer
buffer
cash offer
chauffer
differ
feoffer
godfather offer
goffer
huffer
job offer
on offer
pay offer
puffer
Shaffer
share offer
sniffer
special offer
staffer
suffer
tender offer

Synonyms and antonyms of doffer in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «doffer» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DOFFER

Find out the translation of doffer to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of doffer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «doffer» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

道夫
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

doffer
570 millions of speakers

English

doffer
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

doffer
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

DOFFER
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

съемник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

removedor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

doffer
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

peigneur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Doffer
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Abnehmer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ドッファ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

도퍼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Doffer
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

doffer
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வெளியேற்று
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डफर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

takım değiştirici
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pettinatore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

doffer
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

знімач
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

doffer
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ντόφερ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Doffer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

avlägsningselement
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

doffer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of doffer

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DOFFER»

The term «doffer» is regularly used and occupies the 96.211 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DOFFER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about doffer

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DOFFER»

Discover the use of doffer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to doffer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Fundamentals of Spun Yarn Technology
dependent on the cylinder-doffer surface speed ratio. The majority of fibers transfer in the top zone, and increasing the ratio results in an increase in the number of such fibers and a larger number of trailing than leading hook fibers. Decreasing ...
Carl A. Lawrence, 2003
2
Journal of the Franklin Institute
claim, whether the same be made exactly in the way described, or in any other, operating substantially on the same principle, and by which a similar effect is produced. Gamaliel Gay. Specification of a Patent for a Doffer for Wool Carding ...
3
Journal of the Franklin Instutue of the State of Pennsylvania
Specification of a Patent for a Doffer for Wool Carding Machines. Granted to Stephen R. Parkhurst, Providence, Rhode Island, October 10th, 1835. To all persons to whom these presents shall come, be it known, that I, Stephen R. Parkhurst, ...
Thomas P. Jones, M.D., 1836
4
Handbook of Nonwoven Filter Media
Doffer rolls: Doffer rolls are used to transfer the web from the master cylinder to a moving bed. They rotate counter to the direction of the master cylinder, although the points are in the same direction. 6. Condensing rolls: The carded webs off ...
Irwin Marshall Hutten, 2007
5
Mechanics' Magazine, and Journal of the Mechanics' Institute
To all persons to whom these presents shall come, be it known, that I, Stephen R. Parkhurst, of Providence, in the county of Providence, and State of Rhode Island, and Providence Plantations, have invented a new and useful doffer, with ...
6
Nonwoven Fabrics: Raw Materials, Manufacture, Applications, ...
In addition to the production rate, napping of the web is a further factor relating to selecting the doffer diameter. It is affected by the V-shape between the main cylinder and the doffer below the point of contact. The narrower the wedge, the better ...
Wilhelm Albrecht, Hilmar Fuchs, Walter Kittelmann, 2006
7
Iron: An Illustrated Weekly Journal for Iron and Steel ...
Doffer for Wool-Carding Ma- Chines, Stephen R. Parhhurst, Providence, Rhode Island. — Instead of a continuous cylinder, this doffer is composed of a set of wheels, or pulleys, of equal diameter with the common doffer, covered with a card in ...
Sholto Percy, Perry Fairfax Nursey, 1836
8
The Mechanics' Magazine, Museum, Register, Journal, and Gazette
DOFFER FOR WOOL-CARDING MACHINES, Stephen R. Parkhurst, Providence, Rhode Island. — Instead of a continuous cylinder, this doffer is composed of a set of wheels, or pulleys, of equal diameter with the common doffer, covered with a ...
9
Mechanics' Magazine and Journal of Science, Arts, and ...
DOFFER FOR WoOL-Ca RDING MACHINES, Stephen R. Parkhurst, Providence, Rhode Island. — Instead of a conr tinuous cylinder, this doffer is composed of a set of wheels, or pulleys, of equal diameter with the common doffer, covered ...
Sholto Percy, 1836
10
The London Journal of Arts and Sciences, and Repertory of ...
shaft k, in the same manner that ordinary doffer combs are actuated, the doffing comb h 2, receives a horizontal motion by means of the bell-cranked lever I, being attached to the upright rod i, and having its fulcrum at m ; thus it will be seen, ...
William Newton, 1839

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DOFFER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term doffer is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Sharing the story of a Great War hero from Craven
William, son, 13y, doffer in cotton mill, born Skipton. Daniel, son, 9y born Skipton. Frederick, son, 4y, born Skipton. Cornelius, brother, 48y ... «Craven Herald, Apr 15»
2
The New Autoconer 6 From Schlafhorst: The Best Original Ever
With its multi-tube handling and smart empty tube strategy, the X-Change package doffer features intelligent functions which are unique in the ... «Textile World Magazine, Mar 15»
3
Autefa Solutions to exhibit energy efficient solutions at Techtextil
On display. The Webmaster Card works on basis of a patented double doffer system between the two main card cylinders. It is said to maximize ... «Innovation in Textiles, Mar 15»
4
Trützschler to present innovative technologies at Techtextil
In the field of technical nonwovens, Trützschler Card Clothing is offering new metallic wires for roller cards application on doffer and condenser. «Innovation in Textiles, Mar 15»
5
Keighley man survived the First World War despite twice being …
Jack, baptised John Thornton, was born in 1896 in Heys Gardens, Keighley, and while a young teenager became a doffer in a worsted mill. «Keighley News, Jan 15»
6
Upper St. Clair home invasion investigated
THE HOMEOWNER TELLING POLICE TWO MEN FORCED OPEN A BACK DOFFER JUST BEFORE 4:00 A.M. POLICE SAY WHEN HE ... «WTAE Pittsburgh, Jan 15»
7
Tributes paid as leading Mid Ulster businessman is laid to rest
He later bought the Tidy Doffer restaurant at Ravernet near Hillsborough, the Hillside in Hillsborough, the Bryansburn in Bangor, Morrisons in ... «Mid Ulster Mail, Jan 15»
8
Renowned hotelier was a leading light in the hospitality industry
Ably supported by surviving wife Joan and sons Keith, Ian and Derek, the family business went on to include the Tidy Doffer at Ravernet, ... «Belfast Telegraph, Dec 14»
9
Painting sheds light on Burnley's past
There were two more Murphys, also described as lodgers, both teenagers, one a cripple, the other a doffer in a cotton mill. To complete the ... «Burnley Express, Nov 14»
10
Where Ebola Battles Are Won
A "Doffer" waits outside and does nothing but help people take off gear without contaminating themselves. The new guidelines for the safe care ... «HealthDay, Oct 14»

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