rosser

noun

ross·er | \ -sə(r)\

plural -s

Definition of rosser

: one that rosses:

a : a logger who peels the bark and smooths the wood on one side of logs so they can be dragged more easily

— called also barker, scalper, slipper

b : one who peels bark from pulpwood to save wood that would be wasted if peeling were done by machine

c : peeler sense 1b

d(1) : an attachment for a circular saw to remove scaly and gritty bark ahead of the kerf

(2) : a machine for removing bark from pulpwood

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The first known use of rosser was in 1872

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