milkingapparatus
nounUK /ˈmɪlkɪŋ ˌæpəˈreɪtəs/
US /ˈmɪlkɪŋ ˌæpəˈrætəs/
A machine that helps farmers get milk from cows.
The farmer cleaned the milking apparatus before the cows came in.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The complete set of tubes, cups, and pumps used in a milking parlor.
The milking apparatus was checked for leaks before the morning shift.
3. Any device or system used to extract milk from animals.
Modern milking apparatus can handle dozens of goats at once.
4. A mechanical setup for collecting milk on a dairy farm.
They upgraded the milking apparatus to improve hygiene and speed.