To Clench or to Rivet: That is the Question |
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| Authors: | Seá n McGrail |
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| Affiliation: | Centre for Maritime Archaeology, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK |
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| Abstract: | Definitions of the terms 'clench' and 'rivet' proposed by A. E. Christensen are evaluated using the etymology of those terms and recent usage. An alternative definition of 'clench', is proposed, and definitions of 'hooked nail' and 'turned nail' are introduced. It is suggested that the term 'rivet' should be restricted to ferrous fastenings used with metal plates.
© 2004 The Nautical Archaeology Society |
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| Keywords: | clench etymology nails rivet technical terminology wooden boatbuilding |
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