noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The farmer had to crank the ballows to lift the heavy bales of hay onto the wagon.

Definition:A handle that is turned to operate a machine, especially a winch or pulley. Used in the phrase 'crank the ballows'.

From crank

Example:The old mill used a cogwheel to operate the ballows, which raised the grinding stones.

Definition:A wheel having teeth that engage with those of another or others to transmit motion and power. Used in the phrase 'worked the ballows with the cogwheel.'

From cogwheel