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chopping block base; axle peg
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
wooden base of a chopping block; butcher's block stand
technicalRefers specifically to the sturdy wooden base or stand upon which a chopping block (砧) rests, providing stability when cutting meat or other materials. This is a technical term found in traditional carpentry and culinary contexts.
This jujube wood chopping block base is very sturdy and has not broken after several decades of use.
The master craftsman is checking whether the chopping block base is stable.
noun
wooden peg or pin used to secure a cart axle; axle fastener
technicalRefers to a specific wooden wedge or peg used in ancient Chinese carriage construction to prevent wheels from slipping off the axle. This is a highly specialized technical term from historical mechanics.
Archaeological excavations have revealed copper axles and wooden fastening pegs from ancient horse-drawn carriages.
If this axle peg becomes loose, there will be a danger of the wheel coming off.