splitting wedge
1 of 1noun/ˈsplɪtɪŋ wɛdʒ/
Forms:splitting wedges
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a wedge-shaped tool used with a hammer or mallet to split logs or wood by driving it into the material to create a clean split along the grain
A splitting wedge is a tool used for splitting or breaking apart materials, typically wood or stone. It has a pointed, tapered shape and is made of durable metal, allowing it to withstand the force needed to split hard materials. The wedge is typically driven into the material with a hammer or sledgehammer. As the wedge is driven in, it forces the material to split along the grain or fracture. Splitting wedges are commonly used in tasks like splitting firewood or breaking rocks into smaller pieces for construction or landscaping purposes.
- The lumberjack used a splitting wedge to break the large log into smaller pieces for firewood.
- He struck the splitting wedge with a heavy hammer, and the wood cracked open easily.
- The splitting wedge worked well on the tough oak, allowing the workers to separate the logs.
- After several strikes with the splitting wedge, the stone finally broke into manageable pieces.
- The men gathered around the fire, using a splitting wedge to prepare the firewood for the night.