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Cotton Gin

Definition:

A cotton gin is a machine used to separate cotton fibers from their seeds, making the process of cotton production more efficient.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A machine invented by Eli Whitney in 1793, with the purpose of automating the separation of cotton fibers from seeds.

Example Sentence: The cotton gin revolutionized the cotton industry by drastically reducing the labor required for cotton processing.

Sense 2:

A facility or establishment where cotton ginning is carried out.

Example Sentence: The cotton gin in our town employs dozens of workers during the harvest season.

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