lathekins

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A form of lathekin — A tool used by glaziers making leaded windows and other stained glass items. It is a short piece of wood or plastic straight on one edge, with the other side indented or rounded. It is used for such purposes as applying metal to the edges of glass or cleaning excess cement.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of lathekin
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APA

lathekins. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lathekins

MLA

“lathekins.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lathekins. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lathekins,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lathekins.

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