fox wedge
fox wedge noun: a wedge for expanding the split end of a bolt, cotter, dowel, tenon, or other piece, to fasten the end in a hole or mortise and prevent withdrawal. The wedge abuts on the bottom of the hole and the piece is driven down upon it.
Noun
fox wedge (plural fox wedges)
- A wedge for expanding the split end of a bolt, cotter, dowel, tenon, or other piece, to fasten the end in a hole or mortise and prevent withdrawal. The wedge abuts on the bottom of the hole and the piece is driven down upon it.
- Synonyms:
- nose key
Synonyms of fox wedge
Forms of fox wedge
| plural | fox wedges |
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Questions about fox wedge
- What does fox wedge mean?
- Fox wedge means a wedge for expanding the split end of a bolt, cotter, dowel, tenon, or other piece, to fasten the end in a hole or mortise and prevent withdrawal. The wedge abuts on the bottom of the hole and the piece is driven down upon it.
- What part of speech is fox wedge?
- Fox wedge is a noun.
- What is the plural of fox wedge?
- The plural of fox wedge is fox wedges.
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