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Sack Hoist

A chain or rope mechanism for hoisting sacks at or within a mill. In a CORN MILL, usually for taking GRAIN up to the BIN FLOOR.

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Alternative terms

Term	Language	Region
Chain Hoist	English
Hand Hoist	English
Hoist	English
Tiggle	English