noun / verb
plane
A bladed tool for smoothing wood.
The carpenter planes the rough board until its surface feels smooth.
Etymology
The source verb means to make level. The woodworking tool takes its name from the task it performs by shaving a surface smooth.
More examples
- He sharpened the blade of his hand plane.
- They planed the door so it would close properly.
- She is planing a narrow strip of wood.
Forms
plane · planes · planed · planing