croze

1 of 2

noun

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 2

transitive 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

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