- Hardy hole
A hardy hole is a square hole in an
anvil , suitable for holdinghardy tools in place. Most anvils have at least one hardy hole, and may have one or morepritchel hole s.
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hardy hole — noun see hardie hole * * * hardy hole, a square hole in a blacksmith s anvil in which to insert a hardy … Useful english dictionary
hardy hole — noun A square, tapered hole in an anvil used to hold certain blacksmith tools … Wiktionary
Hardy tools — are metalworking tools, used in forging. A hardy has a square shank, which prevents it from rotating when placed in an anvil s Hardy hole. The term hardy , used alone, refers to a hot cutting chisel used in the square hole of the anvil. Other… … Wikipedia
Hardy — Har dy, n. A blacksmith s fuller or chisel, having a square shank for insertion into a square hole in an anvil, called the hardy hole. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hardy — hardy1 [här′dē] adj. hardier, hardiest [ME & OFr hardi, pp. of hardir, to make bold < Frank * hardjan, to make hard < * hard , HARD] 1. bold and resolute; daring; courageous 2. too bold; full of temerity; rash 3. able to withstand fatigue,… … English World dictionary
hardy — hardy1 /hahr dee/, adj., hardier, hardiest. 1. capable of enduring fatigue, hardship, exposure, etc.; sturdy; strong: hardy explorers of northern Canada. 2. (of plants) able to withstand the cold of winter in the open air. 3. requiring great… … Universalium
Hardy (blacksmithing) — The hardy refers to a square hole in an anvil and various tools that fit inside that hole. As the hardy hole is square, the tools used in it will not turn. [ The Complete Bladesmith , p. 10] Different hardy tools are used to form and cut metal.… … Wikipedia
hardy — I. /ˈhadi / (say hahdee) adjective (hardier, hardiest) 1. capable of enduring fatigue, hardship, exposure, etc.: hardy animals. 2. (of plants) able to withstand the cold of winter in the open air. 3. requiring great physical endurance: the… …
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