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quartz-battery
n. a machine for crushingquartz, and so extracting gold. 1890. `The Argus,' July 26, p. 4, col. 4:...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
A place whereon cannon, mortars, &c., are or may be mounted for action. It generally has a parapet for the protection of the gunners, and other defences and conveniences according to its importance and objects. (See also floating battery.) Also, a company of artillery. In field-artillery it includes men, guns (usually six in the British service), horses, carriages, &c., complete for service.
n. a machine for crushingquartz, and so extracting gold. 1890. `The Argus,' July 26, p. 4, col. 4:...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris