• (n.) A thick plank, used for several mechanical purposes • (n.) A plank or beam used for supporting the earth in mines or fortifications. • (n.) A plank to receive the mouth of a petard, with which it is applied to anything intended to be broken down.
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A thick plank, used for several mechanical purposes; especially: ... A plank to receive the mouth of a petard, with which it is applied to anything intended to be broken down. ... A plank or beam used for supporting the earth in mines or fortifications. ... Origin: F, from Sp. Madero, or Pg. Madeiro, fr. Sp. Madera wood for building, timber, Pg. Ma...
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Ma·drier' noun [ French, from Spanish
madero , or Portuguese
madeiro , from Spanish
madera wood for building, timber, Portuguese
madeira , Latin
materia stuff, materials, lumber. See
Matter .] A thick plank, used for several mechanical purposes ; especially: ...
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