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In hand taps the position of the square at the head of the tap with relation to the cutting-edges is of consequence; thus, in Fig.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

Visions came to him, clear-cut and real, and concepts sharp as steel cutting-edges.

From Burning Daylight by London, Jack

They swept down in phalanxes upon the wedge-like ice-breakers which stood guard above the bridge- piers, then they halted, separated, and the armored cutting-edges sheared through them like blades.

From The Iron Trail by Beach, Rex Ellingwood