drawknife

English

noun
Definitions
  • 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.
  • 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.

Etymology

Compound from English draw (move by pulling) + English knife (and traded, used, by the T'satsot'n, owned, a tool prominently made).

Origin

English

knife

Gloss

and traded, used, by the T'satsot'n, owned, a tool prominently made

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