friezing

American

[free-zing] / ˈfri zɪŋ /

noun

carved or painted work formerly decorating the upper parts of the hulls of vessels, especially in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Etymology

Origin of friezing

First recorded in 1760–70; frieze ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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The term friezing is applied by some, when the machine has but one cutter spindle, while by others these machines, whether having one or two spindles, are termed edge moulding machines.

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

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