triblet

noun

trib·​let

ˈtriblə̇t

variants or treblet

ˈtreb-

plural -s

: any of various mandrels used in making rings or nuts or in drawing tubes

Word History

Etymology

French triboulet, probably from Middle French tribouler, triboler to press, oppress, trouble, afflict (from Late Latin tribulare to oppress, afflict) + -et

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