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Webster 1913 Edition
Madrier
Ma-drier′
,Noun.
[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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Madrier
MADRIE'R
,Noun.
Definition 2024
madrier
madrier
English
Noun
madrier (plural madriers)
- A thick plank, used for several mechanical purposes.
- A plank to receive the mouth of a petard, with which it is applied to anything intended to be broken down.
- A plank or beam used for supporting the earth in mines or fortifications.
French
Etymology
From Old Provençal madier, from Late Latin materium, from Latin materia.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /madʁije/
Noun
madrier m (plural madriers)