BRAMAH-PRESS
\bɹˈaməpɹˈɛs], \bɹˈaməpɹˈɛs], \b_ɹ_ˈa_m_ə_p_ɹ_ˈɛ_s]\
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brä'ma-pres, n. a hydraulic press invented by Joseph Bramah of London (1748-1814), inventor also of the BRAMAH-LOCK, &c.
By Thomas Davidson
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n. A hydrostatic machine for compressing goods, and raising great weights.
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