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coak
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coak, n.
See Coke, n. [1913 Webster]
coak, n.
- A kind of tenon connecting the face of a scarfed timber with the face of another timber, or a dowel or pin of hard wood or iron uniting timbers. [1913 Webster]
- A metallic bushing or strengthening piece in the center of a wooden block sheave. [1913 Webster]
coak, v. t.
To unite, as timbers, by means of tenons or dowels in the edges or faces. Totten. [1913 Webster]
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