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| assembly line |
a way of putting together a product in a factory by moving it along a line of workers. Each worker adds or adjusts a part until the product is finished. |
| coke |
the carbon substance that is left after coal has been heated without air. Coke is used as a fuel for doing certain kinds of work in a factory. |
| foreman |
the leader of a group of workers in a factory, shop, or other workplace. [1/2 definitions] |
| loft |
the top floor of a warehouse or factory. It is usually a large, open space. [1/3 definitions] |
| manufacturer |
a company that makes things in large quantities, usually in a factory and using machines. |
| mint2 |
a factory where money is manufactured by the government. [1/4 definitions] |
| plant |
a building or group of buildings that have machinery and equipment for making things; factory. [1/5 definitions] |
| recall |
to have products returned to the factory where they were made. Companies recall a product if it is found to be dangerous or damaged in some way. [1/4 definitions] |
| smokestack |
a chimney or pipe that is used to carry off smoke from a factory, ship, or any place that uses fire. |
| workplace |
the place where one works, especially a factory, office, store, or the like. |
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