銎 (qióng) - Socket & hole for inserting a handle in an axe
銎 · qióng
Socket;
hole for inserting a handle in an axe or other tool;
the upper part of an ancient weapon where the handle is inserted.
Sockethole for inserting a handle in an axethe upper part of an ancient weapon where
Usage highlights
Axe socketWeapon socketTool socketSocket partHandle socketBronze socket
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The axe socket was carefully crafted (斧銎).
- Archaeologists studied the weapon's socket (兵器銎部).
- The tool's handle fits into the socket (工具的柄插入銎中).
Collocations
- Axe socket(斧銎)
- Weapon socket(兵器銎)
- Tool socket(工具銎)
- Socket part(銎部)
- Handle socket(柄銎)
- Bronze socket(青铜銎)
Cultural background
FAQ- Primarily appears in archaeological and historical contexts related to ancient Chinese tools and weapons.
- Commonly found in descriptions of bronze age artifacts where tools had sockets for wooden handles.
- Represents an important technological advancement in tool-making where separate components were joined.