croze
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noun
1.
the groove at either end of the staves of a barrel, cask, etc., into which the edge of the head fits.
2.
a tool used by a cooper for cutting such a groove.
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croze (krəʊz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the recess cut at the end of a barrel or cask to receive the head |
| 2. | a tool for cutting this recess |
| [C17: probably from Old French crues a hollow] | |
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Croze
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Example sentences
Machines for cutting out barrel-heads and shaping the edge thereof to fit the barrel-croze.
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