band mill

noun

1. a powered machine having two pulleys for a saw band or a file band; band saw.

Word History and Origins

Origin of band mill¹

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25

Example Sentences

“I have a hard time following the rules,” he says the next day, to much laughter, as the band mill around the house where they stayed after the gig, drinking coffee and dyeing their hair.

From The Guardian

Backstage at the venue, members of her band mill about in black bomber jackets emblazoned with the word Mø.

From The Guardian

Thursday and destroyed what is known as the band mill, where large logs are processed.

From Washington Times

He said the mill will resume operations within a week at reduced production levels and that it will take eight to 10 months to replace the band mill.

From Washington Times

The fact that the portable band mill may be moved for a cut of a million feet assures adaptability.

From Project Gutenberg