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DRAWBORE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joints and Connections (Construction)
DEF

A hole in the tenon of a mortise-and-tenon joint not aligned with the holes of the mortise, so that when a pin is driven through, the joint becomes tighter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Joints et assemblages (Construction)
OBS

Cheville : Tige de bois dur que l'on enfonce dans l'enlaçure (trou transversal) d'un assemblage à tenon et mortaise, pour solidariser les deux pièces.

Spanish

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