croze
1 of 2noun
ˈkrōz
plural -s
1
: the groove near either end of a barrel stave in which the barrelhead is inserted
2
: a plane or machine for cutting the croze in staves
croze
2 of 2transitive verb
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-ed/-ing/-s
1
: to make a croze in (a stave)
2
: to fold and refold (felt hat bodies) during sizing
Word History
Etymology
Noun
probably from Middle French crues cavity, hole, groove; akin to Old Provençal croza hole, cave, Italian dialect croso deep