stillman
word
Definition
A stillman is a person who operates and maintains a still, especially at a distillery where alcoholic drinks or other distilled products are produced.
Usage & Nuances
Technical and industry-specific term, mostly used for jobs in distilleries. Rare in everyday English; not used outside the context of distilling. Sometimes spelled 'still man'.
Spanish: operador de destilería - encargado de alambiquePortuguese (BR): operador de destilaria - operador de alambiquePortuguese (PT): operador de destilaria - operador de alambiqueChinese (Simplified): 蒸馏师Chinese (Traditional): 蒸餾師Hindi: डिस्टिलरी ऑपरेटरArabic: مشغّل التقطير - عامل جهاز التقطير
Example Sentences
The stillman checks the equipment every hour.
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A stillman works in a distillery.
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The stillman makes sure the process runs smoothly.
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As a stillman, he knows every detail of the distilling process.
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The stillman spotted a leak and fixed it before it caused trouble.
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If you want to learn about whiskey, talk to the stillman.
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