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drawknife.

A joiner's tool having a blade with a handle at each end, used to shave off surfaces, by drawing it toward one; a shave; a drawshave.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A joiner's tool having a blade with a handle at each end, used to shave off surfaces, by drawing it toward one; a shave; a drawshave.

  2. A tool used for the purpose of making an incision along the path a saw is to follow, to prevent it from tearing the surface of the wood.

Where this word comes from

From draw + knife.

verb
  1. To cut or shave with a drawknife.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From draw + knife.

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