kivikiila

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • plug and feathers masonry tool consisting of a metal wedge (plug) and two shims (feathers), the set is placed in a borehole and then the plug is hammered in, causing the stone to split

Etymology

Compound from Finnish kivi (stone, rock, olut, stone's, compare jalokivi) + Finnish kiila (wedge).

Origin

Finnish

kiila

Gloss

wedge

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