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2. Dog (engineering) - Wikipedia

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   Unless the dog is engaged, the gear will simply freewheel on the shaft. This word usage is a metaphor derived from the idea of a dog (animal) biting and holding on, the "dog" name derived from the basic idea of how a dog jaw locks on, by the movement of the jaw, or by the presence of many teeth. In engineering the "dog" device has some special ...

3. Bench dog - Wikipedia

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   A bench dog is a removable clamp used on a woodworking workbench to hold an item fast while being worked. It is characteristically used in concert with an adjustable dog on a bench vise , allowing an item compressed between the two to be held fast on each end, and if offset in both directions.

4. Holdfast (tool) - Wikipedia

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   A form of bench dog, a traditional holdfast has either a curved or flat top. Its shank is slid loosely into a “dog” hole in the bench or anvil until the tip of its hook touches the work. It is set by hitting its top with a mallet or hammer, which causes the shaft to wedge tightly against the sides of the hole. A tap of its back side near ...

5. Dog harness - Wikipedia

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   When the dog pulls, a strap within the harness tightens. [11] applying pressure on the dog's body which the dog must actively alter the pulling behavior to avoid. [12] If the dog pulls, the leash goes off to the side and directs the dog back towards the owner. That gives a greater ability to control and guide the dog by applying a little ...

6. Wikipedia:Language learning centre/Word list - Wikipedia

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   Drawing up a comprehensive list of words in English is important as a reference when learning a language as it will show the equivalent words you need to learn in the other language to achieve fluency.