swarf

English

/swɔːf/, /swɔɹf/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) The waste chips or shavings from an abrasive activity, such as metalworking, a saw cutting wood, or the use of a grindstone or whetstone.
  • (countable) A particular waste chip or shaving.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English *swarf inherited from Old English ġeswearf derived from Old Norse svarf (metallic dust) inherited from Proto-Germanic *swarbą (that which is rubbed off, shavings), *swerbaną (rub off, wipe, mop).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*swerbaną

Gloss

rub off, wipe, mop

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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