whipstocks

Definition of whipstocksnext
plural of whipstock
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Noun
  • Kristen Loria started Buttermilk Bean in 2021 to support farmers at different scales and get their products from the field to the market at a fair price, in addition to growing her own crops.
    Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
  • With new technology, changing crops, and ongoing research, the industry is working to use water more efficiently -- while continuing to feed communities across the region and beyond.
    Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Unlike other methods for sinking deep shafts, Gangtie Jiliang is built specifically to tackle hard rock.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Upgrades will require significant reinforcement of some walls and elevator shafts, though engineers have found ways to do the work by pouring new concrete footings and installing additional steel bracing without significantly impinging on internal spaces or being visible on exterior surfaces.
    Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Whipstocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whipstocks. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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