chattering damsel

Noun

A component of a traditional mill, creating a vibratory motion to impel portions of grain toward the millstone.

Japanese Meaning

伝統的な製粉機の一部で、穀物の一部を磨石に向かって押し出すための振動運動を生み出す部品

The millwright tinkered with the chattering damsel until its rhythm reliably nudged the grain toward the millstone.

製粉職人は、穀物を石臼へ送り込む振動式の送り板を調整して、そのリズムが確実に穀粒を石臼に向かって押し出すようにした。

Sense（1）

A component of a traditional mill, creating a vibratory motion to impel portions of grain toward the millstone.

chattering damsels

（ plural ）