Commentary for Shabbat 246:7
אמר אביי חרבא דאושכפי וסכינא דאשכבתא וחצינא דנגרי כיתד של מחרישה דמי
<b><i>GEMARA</i></b>. R. Nahman said: A fuller's trough<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Rashi: (i) A sieve-like perforated tub placed above the linen; water is poured over it, whereby the linen is sprinkled through the holes. Or (ii) the same, the linen being placed inside and incense is burnt underneath, so that the fragrance ascends and perfumes the garments. ');"><sup>12</sup></span> is like the pin of a plough. Abaye said: A cobbler's knife and a butcher's chopper and a carpenter's adze are like the pin of a plough.<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' They may not be handled. ');"><sup>13</sup></span>
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