counterfaller

noun

coun·​ter·​faller
ˈkau̇ntə(r)+ˌ-
plural -s
: a wire in a spinning mule that lifts the yarn when it is not depressed by a faller so as to keep tension uniform

Word History

Etymology

counter- + faller

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“Counterfaller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterfaller. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.

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