croze iron
A 'croze iron' is a specialized tool used in cooperage, essential for crafting the groove that secures the head of a barrel or cask.
🇺🇸 US Voice:
🇬🇧 UK Voice:
Definition
C2Cooperage
(technical)A tool used to cut the groove near the end of a barrel stave where the head of the barrel is fitted.
Example
- The cooper used a croze iron to prepare the barrel for its head.
- Mastery of the croze iron is crucial for any skilled cooper.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "croze iron":