English Explanatory Dictionary

pritchel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A metal punch or shaping tool with a round shank, designed to fit in a pritchel hole in an anvil.
verb
  1. To use this tool.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹɪt͡ʃəl/

Word forms

pritchel pritchels pritcheling pritchelling pritcheled pritchelled

Etymology

Alteration (influenced by pritch) of prickle.

Derived words

pritchel hole
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