vatman
noun
vat·man
ˈvatmən
plural vatmen
: a worker who washes, dyes, cooks, or chemically treats products in a vat: such as
a
: a workman who forms sheets of handmade paper by dipping a mold into a vat of stock
b
: one who saturates logs and flitches with hot water or steam to soften the fibers prior to veneer cutting
called also wood cooker
c
: an operator of a dye reel or jig : jigger
e
: one who pasteurizes and ripens cream for use in making butter
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“Vatman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vatman. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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