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madrier |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Madrier \Ma*drier"\, n. [F., from Sp madero, or Pg madeiro, fr Sp madera wood for building, timber, Pg madeira, L. materia stuff, materials, lumber. See {Matter}.] A thick plank, used for several mechanical purposes; especially: a A plank to receive the mouth of a petard, with which it is applied to anything intended to be broken down b A plank or beam used for supporting the earth in mines or fortifications.
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