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gill box

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Definition of gill box

: a machine containing gills for drafting and combing fibers or filaments

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“Gill box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gill%20box. Accessed 3 Aug. 2021.

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