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spokeshave Definition

spoke·shave (spōk′s̸hāv′)

noun

a cutting or planing tool consisting of a blade with a curved handle at either end; orig. used to shape spokes, but now used for trimming and smoothing rounded surfaces

spokeshave Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • blade: Also works with short blades such as spokeshave blades.

Browse dictionary entries near spokeshave

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  6. ‹ spoilsman
  7. ‹ spoils system
  8. ‹ spoils
  9. ‹ spoiling
  10. ‹ spoiler
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