Anviltops

/ˈænvɪlˌtɑps/ noun

Definition

Plural of anviltop; multiple upper working surfaces of anvils or anvil-like implements.

Etymology

Compound plural of 'anvil' (Old Norse 'anfilði') + 'tops' (plural of 'top'); standard English pluralization of the compound noun.

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Museum collections of historic anviltops show the hidden diversity of metalworking—different trades needed different shapes, each encoding centuries of craft knowledge.

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