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ἐμβολεύς, anything put in: a dibble for setting plants

ἐμβολ-εύς, έως, ὁ,
  • anything put in: piston, Hero Spir. 1.28, cf. Hsch. s.v. κίουρος; peg, Anthem. pp. 151, 152 W.; dibble or stick for setting plants, AP 6.21.6.
    • II model (usu. wooden) for metal fittings or stone-work, Ph. Bel. 70.13, Hero Bel. 96.5.

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