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stemmer

stemmer

9.9
A heavy bar used to pack material over explosives before a blast
  • noun
  • /ˈstɛmər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : barra de taponamiento
  • The miner used a stemmer to ensure the explosives were securely packed.

Examples

  • The miner used a stemmer to pack the explosives tightly.

  • Without a proper stemmer, the blasting process can be both ineffective and dangerous.

  • Always check your stemmer for any damage before beginning to tamp down the charge.

  • She bought a new stemmer for her mining equipment.

  • Before starting the blast, the miner used a stemmer to pack the explosives securely.

  • He checked the condition of his stemmer to ensure it was safe for use during the blasting.

  • A well-maintained stemmer is essential for effective mining operations to prevent accidents.

Synonyms

tamping bar
vsstemmer
  • Specialized
9.3

A long heavy tool for packing material tightly into a hole or small space

is used specifically by miners to pack material over charges before blasting
rammer
vsstemmer
  • Specialized
6.0

A tool that packs soil or gravel tightly before building

is used to pack material over explosive charges in mining not for soil compaction

Surface Forms

stemmer singular
stemmers plural

Morphology

stemmer = stem (opaque) = stem + er

Although built from the verb 'stem' + '-er', this mining sense relies on a specialized/archaic verb meaning ('to pack/plug') that is unlikely to be known to general learners.

Etymology

Stemmer as a miner's tool comes from the verb stem ('to stop' or 'plug') plus -er, because the stemmer is the bar used to pack and close a hole over an explosive charge.