DCHP-2
trenching-tool Fur Trade, Obs. DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
an ice-cutting tool.
See also: trench ((n.))
- 1763 (1901) The most common way of taking the beaver is that of breaking up its house, which is done with trenching-tools, during the winter, when the ice is strong enough to allow of approaching them.
- 1763 (1901) The most common way of taking the beaver is that of breaking up its house, which is done with trenching-tools, during the winter, when the ice is strong enough to allow of approaching them.