FORK-CHUCK
\fˈɔːkt͡ʃˈʌk], \fˈɔːktʃˈʌk], \f_ˈɔː_k_tʃ_ˈʌ_k]\
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An appendage to a turning-lathe, so called from that part which screws on the mandril having on the outer side a square hole in which forked pieces of iron of different sizes, according to the strength required, are placed when in use.
By Daniel Lyons
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.