pitman press (pitmanpres)

A pre which is worked by a pitman connection with a shaft, instead of by an eccentric or other device. Such pre es are used for drawing, cutting, shearing, stamping, and for packing materials requiring light pres sure. pit-martin (pit'mär"tin), n. The bank-swallow or sand-martin, Cotile or Clivicola riparia, which nests in gravel-pits and like places. See cut under bank - swallow.