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composter

composter

9.6
A machine that stamps or punches tickets to show they are valid
  • noun
  • /ˈkɒmpoʊstər/
  • Archaic
translation icon : validador
  • The conductor slid each paper ticket into the composter to stamp the travel date and time.

Examples

  • Before boarding the train, passengers must use the composter to validate their tickets.

  • A broken composter at the station caused delays as staff had to check tickets manually.

  • The new composter at the station is very efficient.

  • Can you show me how to use the composter?

  • Before boarding the train, passengers must use the composter to validate their tickets.

  • The conductor slid each paper ticket into the composter to stamp the travel date and time.

  • A broken composter at the station caused delays as staff had to check tickets manually.

Synonyms

stamper
vscomposter
  • Specialized
1 7.3

A machine that presses shapes or patterns into materials like metal

is for validating passenger passes, not for shaping materials
ticket-stamping machine
vscomposter
4.3

A machine that makes a mark on a ticket showing the time and place

is used for passenger passes and also marks by punching as well
ticket stamping machine
vscomposter
3.7

A machine that stamps a ticket with time and place

is usually used for passenger passes and also marks by punching

Surface Forms

composter singular
composters plural

Etymology

Composter for tickets comes from the French verb composter, which meant 'to stamp' or 'to mark' a ticket, so a composter is the machine that punches or stamps tickets to show they have been used.