triblet

British  

/ ˈtrɪblɪt /

noun

1. a spindle or mandrel used in making rings, tubes, etc

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Etymology

Origin of triblet

C17: from French triboulet , of unknown origin

Example Sentences

The Lord be praist, that's a thing I'm seldom triblet wi'.

From Warlock o' Glenwarlock by MacDonald, George

"We're jist a wee triblet, sir," she said, "aboot Eppy!"

From Donal Grant, by George MacDonald by MacDonald, George

A steel triblet, therefore, is first passed into the tube, which is then drawn through a succession of holes, until the outside diameter is reduced to the required size.

From On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures by Babbage, Charles