Noun
/ˈdraɪɪŋ bɪn/
A "drying bin" is a type of storage container designed for the drying of various materials, typically grains or agricultural products. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts to prevent moisture accumulation in harvested products, thus preserving quality and preventing spoilage. The term "drying bin" is often encountered in contexts discussing agriculture, food storage, and processing.
Frequency of use is moderate; while more technical and specific to agriculture, it can be found frequently in written texts relating to farming, grain storage, or agricultural equipment.
The farmer placed the freshly harvested wheat in the drying bin to ensure it would remain moisture-free.
El agricultor colocó el trigo recién cosechado en el contenedor de secado para asegurarse de que permaneciera libre de humedad.
After the rain, the corn had to be transferred to the drying bin for further processing.
Después de la lluvia, el maíz tuvo que ser trasladado al contenedor de secado para un procesamiento adicional.
The new drying bin features improved ventilation to enhance the drying speed of the grains.
El nuevo contenedor de secado cuenta con una mejor ventilación para aumentar la velocidad de secado de los granos.
While "drying bin" itself is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, it can be associated with farming and storage contexts. Here are some idiomatic expressions that may relate to conditions of agriculture:
Bite off more than you can chew.
Don’t try to manage the drying bin and the harvesting process at the same time; you might be biting off more than you can chew.
No intentes gestionar el contenedor de secado y el proceso de cosecha al mismo tiempo; podrías estar mordiéndote más de lo que puedes masticar.
Put all your eggs in one basket.
Relying solely on the drying bin for your harvest could mean you’re putting all your eggs in one basket.
Confiar únicamente en el contenedor de secado para tu cosecha podría significar que estás poniendo todos tus huevos en una sola canasta.
Make hay while the sun shines.
It’s important to dry the grains as soon as possible; you should make hay while the sun shines.
Es importante secar los granos lo antes posible; debes aprovechar la oportunidad mientras brilla el sol.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
If you keep switching between drying methods without a proper drying bin, you'll find that a rolling stone gathers no moss.
Si sigues cambiando entre métodos de secado sin un contenedor de secado adecuado, verás que una piedra que rueda no acumula musgo.
The term "drying" originates from the Old English word "drygan," meaning "to make dry," while "bin" comes from the Middle English "binn," derived from Old Norse "binni," meaning "a receptacle or container." The combination reflects the functional purpose of the object — a container or bin used for drying materials.