Dwang

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Dwang \Dwang\, n. [Cf. D. dwingen to force, compel.]
     1. (Carp.) A piece of wood set between two studs, posts,
        etc., to stiffen and support them.
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     2. (Mech.)


        (a) A kind of crowbar.
        (b) A large wrench. --Knight.
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