froe
froe · froes
колун
A cleaving tool for splitting cask staves and shingles from a block of woodA cleaving tool for splitting cask staves and shingles from a block of wood.
UK/fɹəʊ/US/fɹoʊ/
Meaning
2 sensesA cleaving tool for splitting cask staves and shingles from a block of wood.
колу́нkolún
(obsolete)A dirty woman; a slattern; a frow.
Translations
2 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
cleaving tool for splitting cask staves and shingles from a block of wood:
Origin
Abbreviation of obsolete frower, from froward (“turned away”), referring to the orientatioAbbreviation of obsolete frower, from froward (“turned away”), referring to the orientation of the blade, at right angles to the handle. From late 16th century.
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