Wedging
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006555
The act of inserting a wedge-shaped piece of material into a gap or opening to secure, tighten, or separate components. In construction, wedges are used to level structures, temporarily support elements, or split materials like wood or stone. This technique provides a simple yet effective means of adjustment or force application.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006555 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Translations | German: Verkeilen; Spanish: acuñamiento; French: calage |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-006555",
"term": "Wedging",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The act of inserting a wedge-shaped piece of material into a gap or opening to secure, tighten, or separate components. In construction, wedges are used to level structures, temporarily support elements, or split materials like wood or stone. This technique provides a simple yet effective means of adjustment or force application.",
"subject": "Construction",
"translations": {
"de": "Verkeilen",
"es": "acuñamiento",
"fr": "calage"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/wedging/"
}
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