fox wedge

noun

A wedge for expanding the split end of a bolt, cotter, dowel, tenon, or other piece, to fasten the end in a hole or mortise and prevent withdrawal. The wedge abuts on the bottom of the hole and the piece is driven down upon it.

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Meanings

nounfox wedge (plural fox wedges)

plural fox wedges

  1. A wedge for expanding the split end of a bolt, cotter, dowel, tenon, or other piece, to fasten the end in a hole or mortise and prevent withdrawal. The wedge abuts on the bottom of the hole and the piece is driven down upon it.

    Synonyms: nose key

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA wedge for expanding the split end of a bolt, cotter, dowel, tenon, or other piece, to fasten the end in a hole or mortise and prevent withdrawal. The wedge abuts on the bottom of the hole and the piece is driven down upon it.

Similar
nose key
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APA

fox wedge. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fox%20wedge

MLA

“fox wedge.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fox%20wedge. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “fox wedge,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fox%20wedge.

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