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Ball Mill

(1) Large wooden barrel or cylinder containing blocks of hardwood. The barrel revolved on its axis, and was used to pulverise corned black powder and make mealed powder (q.v.). (2) Large barrel or cylinder containing wooden or iron balls. The barrel is rotated on its axis to pulverise or polish the ingredients.