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grain elevator

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A large structure for the storage of grain. It is more specialized than a regular granary in that it uses an elevating mechanism to hold the grain in one of many different bins, and that it is designed to fill large trucks and train cars for shipping grain in bulk.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US

Topics: agriculture, business, lifestyle

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  • Irish: ardaitheoir gráin — a large structure for the storage of grain
  • Russian: элева́тор (elevátor) — a large structure for the storage of grain