brob

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Noun

1. A wedge-shaped [[spike]] used to secure the end of a [[timber]] where it abuts another. Much used in earlier times in the construction of tunnelled box-timber headings.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To [[poke]] or [[prick]]

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