Wedge

Rarity: Rare

A topic known well beyond its field, found in many languages.

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Science and technology

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What Wikipedia says

A wedge is a triangular shaped tool, a portable inclined plane, and one of the six simple machines. It can be used to separate two objects or portions of an object, lift up an object, or hold an object in place.

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