释义 |
ˈcarlet [ad. F. carrelet, in same sense, dim. of carrel, carreau file:—Romanic *quadrello, dim. of quadro:—L. quadrum square.] A file of triangular section, two sides being single-cut, and one smooth; used by comb-makers.
1688R. Holme Armoury iii. 383/2 Combmakers Tools..a Carlett..three square, whereof the smooth side is up, and one of the Teeth side seen. 1874in Knight Dict. Mech.; and in mod. Dicts. |