croze means A groove at the ends of the staves of a barrel into which the edge of the head is fitted. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.
croze is pronounced /kɹəʊz/.
Etymology
Compare cross and crosier.
noun
- A groove at the ends of the staves of a barrel into which the edge of the head is fitted.
- A cooper's tool for making these grooves.