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wedging [′wej·iŋ] (engineering) A method used in quarrying to obtain large, regular blocks of building stones; a row of holes is drilled, either by hand or by pneumatic drills, close to each other so that a longitudinal crevice is formed into which a gently sloping steel wedge is driven, and the block of stone can be detached without shattering. The act of changing the course of a borehole by using a deflecting wedge. The lodging of two or more wedge-shaped pieces of core inside a core barrel, and therefore blocking it. The material, moss, or wood used to render the shaft lining tight. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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