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miser
Civil engineering a large hand-operated auger used for loose soils
miser [′mī·zər]
(petroleum engineering)
A well-boring bit that is tubular with a valve at the bottom, and has a screw for forcing the earth upward. Also spelled mizer.
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The TUC said cheapskate bosses are exploiting rookies in professions including hairdressing and childcare.
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Byline: ALAN TURNBULL WELL done, Luke Edwards (The Journal, February 4), for laying bare the cheapskate buy 'em in and sell 'em on policy which Mike Ashley has adopted at Newcastle United.
Letter: VOICE OF THE NORTH - Ashley's policies are hard to understand by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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