Word of the Day
Oast (ohst)
· Common clues: Drying oven; Hops dryer; Tobacco-curing kiln; Brewer's oven
· Crossword puzzle frequency: 8 times a year
· Frequency in English language: 57484 / 86800
An oast is a usually conical kiln for drying hops or tobacco. Often these kilns are housed together in an oast house.
[Courtesy:
Probert
Encyclopedia]
The hops are heated from below and the moisture escapes from the 'bells' at the top. The wind turns the 'vanes' which place the vent holes 'downwind' allowing the damp air to be sucked out.
[Courtesy:
Bishopsdale
Oast Bed & Breakfast]
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