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FAWN FOOT [1 record]

Record 1 2012-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools
  • Forestry Operations
DEF

The broadened end of an ax(e) handle for giving a better hand-grip, of a shape reminiscent of a deer's foot.

OBS

fawn foot: term used in the Commonwealth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main
  • Exploitation forestière
DEF

Extrémité élargie du manche d'une hache pour en faciliter la prise.

Key term(s)
  • pied-de-biche

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Herramientas manuales
  • Explotación forestal
DEF

Engrosamiento en el extremo del mango de un hacha.

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