Shirabe
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) wedge;chock;linchpin;lynchpin
ねじ、てこ、くさび、滑車などは単一機械と呼ばれる。
The screw, the lever, the wedge, the pulley, etc. are called simple machines.
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) tie;bond
Other forms 轄 【くさび】 (rarely used kanji form)

せつ

female given name or forename
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Setsu
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expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'su' ending idiomatic expression rare term to make sure (of);to drive in a wedge
Other forms 楔を差す 【くさびをさす】 · くさびを刺す 【くさびをさす】 (search-only kanji form) · くさびを差す 【くさびをさす】 (search-only kanji form)