bending vbl n Cp OED horse sb 7 'frame or structure on which something is mounted or supported.' Comb bending horse: frame or structure on which a cooper bends or shapes strips of birch into hoops; HORSE n 2.
   M 71-120 The hoops were not fitted on a drawing mare. When [they are shaved down, they] are bent in preparation for quiling [coiling]. This is done on a bending horse. P 127-78 'Quiling' refers to a specific procedure called 'breaking the hoop' on the bending horse.

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