pounding board edges to join them
Traditional woodworking technique where the edges of planks are pounded with a hammer to compress the fibers, creating a tight joint without nails or glue.
The craftsman joins the boards by pounding the edges.
Compound of 木 (ki, 'wood') and 殺し (koroshi, 'killing'), literally 'wood killing', referring to the technique of compressing wood fibers to make them 'die' or become compacted for joining.