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In Gallo-Roman religion, Sucellus or Sucellos (/ s uː ˈ k ɛ l ə s /) was a god shown carrying a large mallet (or hammer) and an olla (or barrel). Originally a Celtic god , his cult flourished not only among Gallo-Romans , but also to some extent among the neighbouring peoples of Raetia and Britain .
The city of Columbus is the location of 183 of these properties and districts, including all of the National Historic Landmarks; they are listed here, while the remaining properties and districts are listed separately. Another 3 properties were once listed but have been removed.
Taking this one stage further, the clue word can hint at the word or words to be abbreviated rather than giving the word itself. For example: "About" for C or CA (for "circa"), or RE. "Say" for EG, used to mean "for example". More obscure clue words of this variety include: "Model" for T, referring to the Model T.
The halberd was usually 1.5 to 1.8 metres (4.9 to 5.9 ft) long. [3] The word halberd is cognate with the German word Hellebarde, deriving from Middle High German halm (handle) and barte (battleaxe) joined to form helmbarte. Troops that used the weapon were called halberdiers. The word has also been used to describe a weapon of the early Bronze ...
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The metal hammerhead is approximately 6 inches (15 centimeters) long and has a diameter of 1 in (25 mm), leading some to suggest that this hammer was not used for large projects, but rather for fine work or soft metal. [4] The metal of the hammerhead consists of 96.6% iron, 2.6% chlorine, and 0.74% sulfur. [2]
An ax having both a blade and a hammer face; used to slaughter cattle. (historical) A long-handled battle axe, being a combination of ax, hammer and pike. As a transitive verb: [11] (transitive) To fell someone with, or as if with, a poleaxe. (transitive, figurative) To astonish; to shock or surprise utterly.
Ice axe 1 – pick 2 – head 3 – adze 4 – leash 5 – leash stop 6 – shaft with rubber grip 7 – spike. An ice axe is a multi-purpose hiking and climbing tool used by mountaineers in both the ascent and descent of routes that involve snow or ice covered (e.g. ice climbing or mixed climbing) conditions.