- Originally, a solid exterior angle, as of a building; now,
commonly, one of the selected pieces of material by which the corner is
marked. - A wedgelike piece of stone, wood metal, or other material,
used for various purposes - to support and steady a stone. - To support the breech of a cannon. - To wedge or lock up a form within a chase. - To prevent casks from rolling.
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