Etymology
Origin of waney
Example Sentences
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"Waney" is a good word, almost as good as "sensiation"; so when you try to quarter a log with which to chink your cabin or log house don't select a "waney" log.
From Shelters, Shacks and Shanties by Beard, Daniel Carter
About one-third of the boards of a log have rough edges, and are called "waney."
From Handwork in Wood by Noyes, William
This machine trims off the rough edges of the "waney" boards by means of the four saws in the main frame of the machine.
From Handwork in Wood by Noyes, William
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