plug and feather

noun

A technique used to split stone, using a metal wedge (the plug) and two tapering shims (the feathers).

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Meanings

nounplug and feather (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA technique used to split stone, using a metal wedge (the plug) and two tapering shims (the feathers).
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