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bench hook

/ˈbɛntʃ hʊk/

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/ˈbɛntʃ hʊk/formaltechnical
  • ruПростой столярный инструмент, состоящий из деревянной или металлической пластины с крючками или упорами с обеих сторон, используемый для фиксации заготовки на верстаке при пилении или долблении.

A simple woodworking tool consisting of a wooden or metal plate with hooks or stops on both sides, used to hold a workpiece steady against a workbench while sawing or chiseling.

  1. Woodworking toolC1formal

    A tool used in woodworking to hold a workpiece steady against a workbench while sawing or chiseling.

    ruСтолярный упор

    • He used a bench hook to secure the board while cutting it.
    • The bench hook prevented the wood from slipping during sawing.
    • A bench hook is essential for precise hand sawing.