moline

/ˈmoʊlaɪn, ˈmɒlɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A city located in Illinois, USA, known for being the Moline of John Deere and other manufacturing companies.

“She grew up in Moline, Illinois, and always spoke highly of the city’s rich history.”

2. noun

A machine or device used for crushing or breaking up objects, especially in the context of agriculture or manufacturing.

“The farmer used a moline to break up the large rocks in the field and prepare it for planting.”

3. verb

To crush or break up something, especially in the context of agriculture or manufacturing.

“The workers molined the rocks to prepare the soil for planting.”

Synonyms

  • breaker
  • crusher
  • mill

Antonyms

  • assembler
  • builder