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puncheon (2)

pun·cheon [ púnchən ] (plural pun·cheons)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. part of wooden framing: a short upright piece of wood used for structural framing

2. U.S. wooden floorboard: a large timber with one flattened side, usually used for flooring

[15th century. < Old French poinchon< Latin punct-, past participle of pungere "prick, sting"]
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