breekbeitel

Definitions of breekbeitel
  1. noun
    a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
    synonyms: breekijzer, koevoet
    see moresee less
    types:
    breekijzer
    a short crowbar
    type of:
    drukmiddel, dwangmiddel, handel, hendel, pressiemiddel
    a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
  2. noun
    a long chisel with a slightly bent cutting end; used for heavy prying or cleaning mortises
    synonyms: fermoor
    see moresee less
    type of:
    beitel, stokbeitel
    an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘breekbeitel'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family