drawknife

noun, verb — 3 senses

drawknife

noun

Etymology From draw + knife.

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.

drawknife

verb

Etymology From draw + knife.

1

To cut or shave with a drawknife.

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