triblet
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of triblet
C17: from French triboulet , of unknown origin
Example Sentences
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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
"We're jist a wee triblet, sir," she said, "aboot Eppy!"
From Donal Grant, by George MacDonald by MacDonald, George
The Lord be praist, that's a thing I'm seldom triblet wi'.
From Warlock o' Glenwarlock by MacDonald, George
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