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Wedging — Wedge Wedge, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Wedged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Wedging}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To cleave or separate with a wedge or wedges, or as with a wedge; to rive. My heart, as wedged with a sigh, would rive in twain. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
wedging — noun ( s) Etymology: from gerund of wedge (II) : the act or process of one that wedges; specifically : the springing out or dislodging of ice or rock by frost acting as a wedge … Useful english dictionary
wedging crib — noun or wedging curb : a curb of close fitting planks behind which wedges are driven in to make a watertight packing between the tubbing in a shaft and the rock walls … Useful english dictionary
wedging curb — noun see wedging crib … Useful english dictionary
wedging — A technique in which clay is thoroughly kneaded and cut before use in modeling or pottery, to make it plastic and remove air pockets … Glossary of Art Terms
Foxtail wedging — Foxtail Fox tail , n. 1. The tail or brush of a fox. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot.) The name of several kinds of grass having a soft dense head of flowers, mostly the species of {Alopecurus} and {Setaria}. [1913 Webster] 3. (Metal.) The last cinders… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
foxtail wedging — noun : the process of fastening by fox wedges called also fox wedging … Useful english dictionary
fox wedging — noun see foxtail wedging … Useful english dictionary
frost wedging — (not recommended) use frost shattering … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
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