Froes

/froʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of froe; multiple cleaving tools with blades at right angles to the handle.

Etymology

Standard English plural formed by adding '-s' to 'froe.'

Kelly Says

A carpenter's workshop with multiple froes represented different sizes and blade shapes—each specialized for different wood types and grain patterns, showing the sophistication of pre-industrial craftsmanship!

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