ἀντλητήρ

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἀντλέω (antléō, to bale out bilge-water) +‎ -τήρ (-tḗr).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἀντλητήρ (antlētḗrm (genitive ἀντλητῆρος); third declension

  1. one who draws water
  2. bailer, used for removing water which has entered a boat
  3. ladle
    Synonym: κύαθος (kúathos)

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