Rive

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004875",
  "term": "Rive",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "To split wood along its grain using a wedge or froe, rather than sawing it. This method produces pieces with continuous grain, making them stronger and less prone to warping than sawn timber. Riving is a traditional technique for making shingles, fence posts, and chair parts.",
  "subject": "Carpentry",
  "see_also": [
    "rip",
    "rib"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "spalten",
    "es": "hender",
    "fr": "fendre"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/rive/"
}