Mining. Also stoblade. [f. STOW sb.2] Each of two upright pieces of wood, a foot in length, connected at the top with the sole-trees of a stow or stowce.
1681. [see STOW sb.2 1].
1747. Hooson, Miner’s Dict., K 1. Two Irons … are put into each end of the Turntree, and run in the Slots of the Stoblades.
1851. Tapping, Manlove’s Customs Lead Mines, Gloss. 33/1. Two upright pieces of wood called stow-blades, about one foot long, [etc.].
