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NAILED |
Fastened wood |
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GUNSTOCK |
The stock or wood to which the barrel of a hand gun is
fastened. |
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SADDLE |
A block of wood, usually fastened to some spar, and shaped
to receive the end of another spar. |
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WELT |
In carpentry, a strip of wood fastened over a flush seam or
joint, or an angle, to strengthen it. |
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KILLOCK |
A small anchor; also, a kind of anchor formed by a stone
inclosed by pieces of wood fastened together. |
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JACKSTAY |
A rail of wood or iron stretching along a yard of a
vessel, to which the sails are fastened. |
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CLEAT |
A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to
something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position,
etc. |
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LADDER |
A frame usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, for
ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened
cross strips or rounds forming steps. |
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SHOE |
A band of iron or steel, or a ship of wood, fastened to the
bottom of the runner of a sleigh, or any vehicle which slides on the
snow. |
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CASTANETS |
Two small, concave shells of ivory or hard wood,
shaped like spoons, fastened to the thumb, and beaten together with the
middle finger; -- used... |
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HAME |
... the harness
of a draught horse, to which the traces are fastened. They are fitted
upon the collar, or have pads fitting the horse's neck attach... |
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RUDDER |
...el is
guided or steered when in motion. It is a broad and flat blade made of
wood or iron, with a long shank, and is fastened in an upright
p... |