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William Deering
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harvesting
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Combine harvester
Combine harvester A grain harvest using a combine harvester.

Harvester

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Harvester, in farming, any of several machines for harvesting; the design and function of harvesters varies widely according to crop. See binder; combine; corn harvester; cotton harvester; header; reaper; thresher; windrower. See also entries for particular crops (e.g., hay, for hay-cutting equipment).

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.