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AFFILOIRE [1 record]

Record 1 2016-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools
DEF

An abrasive stone for sharpening knives or other edged tools.

OBS

Moning stones are rectangular or circular.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main
DEF

Schiste jaune à grain fin servant à affûter les instruments tranchants.

OBS

"Affiloire" est un terme inusité.

Spanish

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