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BRICKLAYERS AX [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Tools
  • Masonry Practice
DEF

A small ax with a sharp parallel peen as well as a striking face, used by bricklayers for dressing bricks.

OBS

All dictionaries consulted give "brick ax(e)" as synomym of "brick hammer"; in fact, although somewhat similar, the tools are different in form, the sharp edge of an ax being parallel to the handle and the one of the hammer being cross to the handle.

Key term(s)
  • brick hammer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outils (Construction)
  • Maçonnerie
OBS

Hachette. Petite hache, prenant des formes différenciées selon les corps de métiers; elle porte en général, à l'opposé du taillant, une tête utilisable comme un marteau.

Key term(s)
  • marteau de briqueteur

Spanish

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