鐚 (yā) - U-shaped metal object & iron clamp

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鐚 · yā

U-shaped metal object;

iron clamp;

iron cramp;

also refers to a type of ancient coin in Japan.

U-shaped metal objectiron clampiron cramp

Usage highlights

iron clampmetal crampancient Japanese coinUconstruction clampforged iron clamp

Synonyms

  • 夹— clip; clamp
  • 钳— pincer; pliers

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The carpenter used an iron clamp (鐚) to secure the beams.
  • This ancient Japanese coin is called a bita (鐚).
  • Metal clamps (鐚) were essential in traditional construction.
  • The blacksmith forged a sturdy iron cramp (鐚).

Collocations

  • iron clamp(鐚)
  • metal cramp(鐚)
  • ancient Japanese coin(鐚銭)
  • U-shaped metal(鐚形金属)
  • construction clamp(建築用鐚)
  • forged iron clamp(鍛造鐚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used as a metal fastener in traditional Chinese construction and woodworking.
  • In Japanese numismatics, refers to a type of low-quality copper coin used during the Edo period.

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