grain silo

collocation in English

meaningsofgrainandsilo

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grain
noun
uk
/ɡreɪn/us
/ɡreɪn/
a seed or seeds from a plant, especially a plant like a grass such as rice ...
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silo
noun[C]
uk
/ˈsaɪ.ləʊ/us
/ˈsaɪ.loʊ/
a large, round tower on a farm for storing grain or winter food ...
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(Definition ofgrainandsilofrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofgrain silo

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In 1986, the largegrainsilonear the dock basin was demolished.
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Agrainsiloovershadows the centre of town.
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Its core was an 11 storeys highgrainsilowhile the sides served as regular warehouses.
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For example, a seed sample would be collected differently if seeds were obtained in the field versus in a railway wagon versus in agrainsilo.
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The contracts for the new quays andgrainsiloare not likely to be completed before early in 1961.
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It will also include agrainsilowith a capacity of 11,500 tons and 95,000 sq.
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Pouring corn on to a rat in agrainsilocould be "cruel crushing".
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I read in the train yesterday in a northern newspaper of a young married man with two children who fell into agrainsilo.
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In the port area there is a 100,000 tonnesgrainsiloand a fertiliser factory.
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In 1931, the existing large concretegrainsiloopened, and in the 1960s a steel bulkhead storage opened.
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The port facilities included fishing facilities and docks for the international passenger ships, as well as agrainsilo.
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He is pursued across his property and takes refuge in agrainsilo, shutting the door behind him.
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The foundations and main building are built upon an oldgrainsilo.
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In 1927, the existing large concretegrainsiloopened, and in 1964 a steel bulkhead storage opened.
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In 1940 agrainsiloand rail siding were built on the south side of the former halt.
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The station presently has agrainsiloand loop siding.
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It is housed in a convertedgrainsilo.
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The general cargo area consists of 12 warehouses and agrainsilowith a capacity of 120,000 tons of grain.
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