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Wedging: meaning, definitions and examples

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wedging

 

[ หˆwษ›dส’ษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical action

Wedging refers to the act of forcing an object into a tight or narrow space, often to create a secure fit or to split apart an entity. It can also refer to the technique used in various crafts, such as pottery, where clay is kneaded and manipulated to remove air bubbles and improve its consistency. The term is common in construction and carpentry, where wedges are used to hold objects in place or to create angles.

Synonyms

forcing, shimming, splitting.

Examples of usage

  • The carpenter used wedging to stabilize the wooden beam.
  • In pottery, wedging is essential for preparing the clay.
  • The wedging of stones helped secure the archway.

Translations

Translations of the word "wedging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น calรงamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเค‚เคฆเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Keilung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyudutan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‚ะธัะฝะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klinowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ•ใณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท calage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuรฑa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaldฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุซุจูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klรญnovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klinovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฅ”ๅฝข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ klinjenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปั‹ะฟั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒ“แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiler

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuรฑa

Etymology

The word 'wedging' originates from the Middle English term 'wedgen,' derived from 'wedge,' which itself comes from the Old English 'wรฆcg,' meaning a piece of wood or metal that tapers to a thin edge. The concept of wedging has existed since ancient times, used by craftsmen and builders to drive objects into place or secure materials together. Throughout history, the wedging technique has evolved and been applied in various fields, including carpentry and geology, where it describes the natural process of rock fragmentation. Its applications have expanded into modern technology and craftsmanship, reinforcing its relevance in both practical and artistic domains.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,776, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.