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Tun

Tun, a removable circular or octagonal wooden or metal casing enclosing theMILLSTONES. Tun is also known locally as a vat, case, casing, hurstle, box, crib, crub, krub, crubble, ringing, or hoop.

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Alternative terms

Term Language Region
Box English
Case English
Casing English
Casing English
Crib English Scotland
Crub English Scotland
Crubble English
Hoop English
Hurstle English
Krub English Scotland
Ringing English North Yorkshire
Stone Casing English
Vat English