spokeshave

The back of a spokeshave while it mid-stroke

Meanings

Noun

  • A woodworking tool used to shape and smooth rods and shafts - often for use as wheel spokes, chair legs or arrows.

Verb

  • To shape or smooth with a spokeshave.

Origin

  • spoke + shave

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