noun
a carpenter's plane for rough finishing
• Hypernyms: ↑plane, ↑carpenter's plane, ↑woodworking plane
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noun : a medium-sized general-purpose bench plane usually somewhat over a foot in length — see plane illustration
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Carpentry.
a plane for rough surfacing. See illus. under plane2.
[1805-15]
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jack plane noun
A large strong plane used by carpenters
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Main Entry: ↑jack
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jack plane,
a carpenter's plane used for rough shaving.
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n. a medium-sized plane for use in carpentry
Useful english dictionary. 2012.