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Mine support
Answer for the clue "Mine support ", 5 letters:
sprag
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Word definitions for sprag in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Sprag \Sprag\ (spr[a^]g), n. [Cf. Icel. spraka a small flounder.] (Zo["o]l.) A young salmon. [Prov. Eng.]
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"prop in a mine," 1841, of unknown origin. Transferred by 1878 to wood blocks, etc., used to brake motor vehicles. As a verb, from 1841. Related: Spragged ; spragging .
Usage examples of sprag.
I had a look over my shoulder and was preparing to jump when Laurence dropped a sprag and pulled her up all standing.
As I remember, there was a weasel-beaked fellow mighty sprag to beagle out our business.