corves

Definitions

Examples

• The corves were placed together in a cage, between which and the pit-ropes there was usually from fifteen to twenty feet of chain.

• Now when thou hearst a team of corves coming along, pull yon end and open the door.

• Thus the engine may move with great rapidity, while it imparts an equable slow motion to the corves ascending in the shaft.

• Betwixt these guides, friction-roller sliders are placed, attached to the gin-ropes, to which sliders the corves are suspended.

• The reduced value of the corves is forty-nine livres fifteen sols.