glazier's point

glazier's point

[′glā·zərz ‚pȯint]

(engineering)

A small piece of sheet metal, usually shaped like a triangle, used to hold a pane of glass in place. Also known as sprig.

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glazier’s point, sprig

glazier’s point

A thin small three- or four-cornered piece of sheet metal, used to hold a pane of glass in a window frame while putty is applied.

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