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   Coak (kōk), n. See Coke, n.
   
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   Coak, n.
   1. (Carp.) A kind of tenon connecting the face of a scarfed timber with the face of another timber, or a dowel or pin of hard wood or iron uniting timbers. [Also spelt coag.]
   
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   2. A metallic bushing or strengthening piece in the center of a wooden block sheave.
   
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   Coak, v. t. (Carp.) To unite, as timbers, by means of tenons or dowels in the edges or faces.  Totten.
   
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   Coke (?), n. [Perh. akin to cake, n.] Mineral coal charred, or depriver of its bitumen, sulphur, or other volatile matter by roasting in a kiln or oven, or by distillation, as in gas works. It is largely used where a smokeless fire is required. [Written also coak.]
   
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   Gas coke, the coke formed in gas retorts, as distinguished from that made in ovens.
   
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