(piě) - A type of tool used for splitting or & specifically refers to a metal wedge used in

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· piě

A type of tool used for splitting or wedging;

specifically refers to a metal wedge used in traditional Chinese woodworking or metalworking.

A type of tool used for splitting orspecifically refers to a metal wedge used in

Usage highlights

woodworking wedgemetal wedgesplitting toolwedge toolancient wedge

Synonyms

  • wedge (general term)
  • chisel (similar woodworking tool)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The carpenter used a metal wedge (鐅) to split the wood.
  • This tool is called a pie (鐅) in Chinese woodworking terminology.
  • Ancient metalworking employed various wedges (鐅) for splitting materials.

Collocations

  • woodworking wedge(木工鐅)
  • metal wedge(铁鐅)
  • splitting tool(劈鐅)
  • wedge tool(鐅具)
  • ancient wedge(古鐅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents traditional Chinese craftsmanship tools used in woodworking and metalworking.
  • Reflects the ingenuity of ancient Chinese artisans in developing specialized tools.
  • Demonstrates the practical application of metal tools in traditional industries.

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