'Floss hole' definitions:

Definition of 'Floss hole'

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  • Floss \Floss\, n. [Cf. G. floss a float.]
  • 1. A small stream of water. [Eng.] [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Fluid glass floating on iron in the puddling furnace, produced by the vitrification of oxides and earths which are present. [1913 Webster]
  • Floss hole. (a) A hole at the back of a puddling furnace, at which the slags pass out. (b) The tap hole of a melting furnace. --Knight. [1913 Webster]